The city of Covington is now accepting nominations for 2011 Covington Citizen and Honorary Citizen of the Year.

Nominate someone who has been active in youth services, senior services, or some other kind of community service over the past year in Covington. Or nominate someone who should be recognized for their efforts to make our city a better place to live.

To nominate someone, complete a Letter of Nomination available at City Hall or on the City’s Web site at www.covingtonwa.gov and complete it by Wednesday, June 22 by submitting it online or returning it to the front desk at Covington City Hall.

Award recipients will be honored at the July 12 regular Covington City Council Meeting and will appear in the annual Covington Days Festival Parade on Saturday, June 16. Nominees for Citizen of the Year must be a Covington resident. Nominees for Honorary Citizen of the Year should be non-residents.

For more information, please contact Community Relations Coordinator Karla Slate at (253) 638-1110 ext. 2234 or email kslate@covingtonwa.gov.