FORT ST. JOHN -- The 17th Annual Community Awards is returning September 7th at Centennial Park. It will take place during the 11th annual Re/Max Block Party.

The ceremony will celebrate and honour individuals, groups, and businesses whose talents, dedication and generosity have contributed to life in Fort St. John.

After the winners are selected, a city bench dedication will take place.

Categories and nominees are:

Youth Award

• Emmanuella Ogoke

Business Award

• North Peace Optometry Clinic

• ABC Recycling

• Elevation Media

• Tasty Dogs

• Fort St. John Pharmacy & Wellness Centre

• Olive Tree Mediterranean Grill and Eateteria

Non-Profit Award

• Fort St. John Métis Society

• Nenan Dane zaa Deh Zona Family Services Society

• Fort St. John Senior Citizens’ Association Br. 58

• Friends of Fort St. John Public Library

Citizen of the Year Award

• Oliver Mott

• Christine Benko

• Darren Thomson

• Darlene McLaughlin

• Brian Kirschner