The deadline for nominations for Cobb’s 2013 Creating Community Awards has been extended to Jan. 25. The awards recognize an individual, team or organization with a unique approach to fostering diversity. Diversity can mean race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender or disability. An independent committee will choose the winners. Email submissions to commissioners, ccrc@cobbcounty.org or mail to 100 Cherokee St., Marietta 30090.