Nominations open for civic recognition awards in Abbotsford

ABBOTSFORD — The City of Abbotsford is now urging residents to honour some people and groups who have made significant contributions to the community at this year’s Civic Recognition Awards.

Nominations are now open for the annual event’s two categories: the Order of Abbotsford and the Community Champion Achievement Award.

The Order recognizes a current or former Abbotsford resident of over 10 years who has “demonstrated a particularly high level” or length of service to the community in a variety of areas, including arts and culture, public service and environmental conservation.

The latter award recognizes any individual or organization that has made a “noteworthy” contribution or one-time act that has helped the community.