The City Council needs three citizens to help plan and coordinate the City of Destiny Awards program that recognizes Tacoma citizens for their volunteer service at a public awards ceremony each spring.

The 13-member Citizens Recognition Committee develops the nomination tools and selection criteria, in addition to selecting the winners, for the City of Destiny Awards. The three open positions—to be filled by Tacoma residents—represent human/social services, small business and neighborhoods.

The City Council will review all applications and select three committee members, who will begin serving Sept. 1, 2005. The successful applicants will serve until Aug. 1, 2008. The Citizens Recognition Committee meets at 4 p.m. the third Thursday of each month.

Interested citizens can contact the Community Relations Office at (253) 591-5790 for more information. The City Council’s Office will accept applications through July 29, 2005. To apply, contact Dio Neris, City Council’s Office, Room 1200, Municipal Building, 747 Market St., Tacoma 98402, (253) 591-5100.

To obtain an application form, visit http://www.cityoftacoma.org/CRCnominationform.