Join the Fort Lauderdale City Commission and the Citizens’ Committee of Recognition for the 42nd Annual Citizens Recognition Awards on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at Fort Lauderdale City Hall, 100 N. Andrews Avenue. (Click here or on the image above to view the invitation).

The Citizens Recognition Awards recognize Fort Lauderdale citizens whose efforts and achievements foster civic pride and responsibility, encourage public service, develop appreciation of the City's heritage, and significantly contribute to the development of this community.

Since the program’s inception in 1972, Fort Lauderdale has recognized 126 outstanding citizens.  Congratulations to this year’s honorees:

Citizen of the Year –The Late Charles A. "Chuck" Black

Distinguished Citizen –Michael C. Weymouth

Honored Founders – The Late Dr. James Sistrunk | The Late John F. Fuhrer

Exemplary Former City Employee –Ada B. Moore

For more information about the 42nd Annual Citizens Recognition Awards or to RSVP for the event (by September 27th), please email publicaffairs@fortlauderdale.gov or call (954) 828-4750.