Nominations for outstanding residents needed

Northampton County will hold its third annual County Festival from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Oct. 8 at Louise Moore Park. The festivities will include an awards ceremony for outstanding residents in the categories of v olunteer, youth, business, veteran and emergency personnel.

To nominate a deserving volunteer, youth, business, veteran or emergency personnel, send an email to dtomaino@northamptoncounty.org with a request for the nomination form. Submissions are due by Sept. 16.

Nominations for outstanding city and municipal employees will be submitted by their respective municipalities.

Winners will be selected by an awards committee and announced at the county festival Oct. 8.