The public is invited to nominate an exemplary civic-minded citizen for the 2018 Paulette Burton Citizen of the Year Award.

The annual award strives to recognize a citizen who has provided outstanding civic contributions to Lee County government.

The selection criteria include a positive attitude, knowledge of the objectives and activities of Lee County government, a demonstrated interest in community/county government partnerships and promotion of harmony between the community and county government.

Lee County Commissioners will select the winner.

Nomination forms are available at Lee County libraries and recreation centers or at www.leegov.com/citizenoftheyear.

Nominations are due by Feb. 22.

The award was created in 1991 to honor Burton, a long-time Sanibel resident and government watchdog.