Nanaimo is looking to recognize organizations or individuals who have made significant contributions to the social development of the city.Nanaimo is a community of compassionate and concerned citizens, agencies and businesses who work to improve the quality of life for Nanaimo residents. The City of Nanaimo’s Social Planning Advisory Committee invites nominations of either an individual, organization, business, service club or school/youth group from Nanaimo for an Excellence in Social Development Award. This is a chance to give recognition to people and groups you know which have made a significant contribution to Nanaimo’s social sector.Nominations will be reviewed by the committee for recommendation to council. Nomination forms can be picked up at city facilities, accessed on the city’s website at www.nanaimo.ca., or by calling the Community Planning Section at 250-755-4483.Deadline for submission is 4:30 p.m. March 28.