The city of North Bend is seeking nominations for its 2016 Citizen of the Year Award.

The Citizen of the Year is an individual or business who has gone above and beyond to make North Bend a better place to live, through professional or volunteer efforts, or by an extraordinary contribution to the community.

“We want to honor those who have shown, through their initiative and actions, that they truly care about the community,” said Mayor Ken Hearing.

The award is presented annually to people and businesses whose hard work, spirit and dedication make the community great. This year’s winner will be announced at the Jan. 17, 2017 city council meeting.

To make a nomination, send a letter detailing what the person or business has done for the community and why they deserve the award by Monday, Dec. 12, to City Administrator Londi Lindell, at llindell@northbendwa.gov, by regular mail to City of North Bend, P.O. Box 896, 211 Main Ave. N., North Bend, WA 98045; or dropped off in person at City Hall. Nominations should include daytime telephone numbers for both the nominator and the nominee.