City of Westlake Village seeks nominations

The city of Westlake Village is accepting nominations for its annual Citizen and Youth Recognition Programs.

The purpose of the Citizen Recognition Program is to identify and recognize outstanding individuals who’ve made a difference in enhancing and improving the quality of life in the community. The purpose of the Youth Recognition Program is to identify and recognize outstanding youth, both on an individual and organizational basis, encompassing elementary to high school ages.

Individuals nominated must be residents of Westlake Village 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 deadline for both recognition programs is 5 p.m. Fri., Jan. 23. Award recipients will be recommended by the Cultural Recreation Advisory Board and approved by the full city council

A donation of $500 will be made to a charity of the recipient’s choice in his or her name for the winner of the Citizen of the Year award. 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 displayed on a plaque at the city council chambers.

Additional information and nomination applications may be obtained by calling Kerry Kallman, community relations coordinator, at (818) 706-1613 or visiting city hall at 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village.