From the City of Westlake Village, this announcement…

THE CITY OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE IS ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE CITY’S ANNUAL CITIZEN AND YOUTH RECOGNITION PROGRAMS

The City of Westlake Village is now accepting nominations for the Annual Citizen and Youth Recognition Programs. Individuals nominated must be a Westlake Village resident and recognized for outstanding contributions toward the betterment of the community in a number of areas such as: academics, music, art, sports, valor and community services.

The nomination period for both recognition programs runs until 5:00 pm on Friday, February 28, 2014. Award recipients will be recommended by the Cultural/Recreation Committee and approved by the full City Council. Last year’s winners included Tami Miller, who was recognized under the Citizen Award category, and Katya Kramer and Brooke Rutherford, who both received the Youth Recognition Award. A donation of $500 will be made to a charity selected by the Citizen of the Year. The recipient of the Youth of the Year award will receive a $500 scholarship. Winners will be announced at a City Council meeting and names will be placed on a plaque prominently displayed at the City Council Chambers.

Nomination applications are available on the City of Westlake Village website, http://www.wlv.org (or http://wlv.org/index.aspx?NID=249)