Burnaby council approved funding for this year's city appreciation dinner, to be held on Friday, May 4 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.
The dinner is estimated to cost $30,000.
It's designed to recognize Burnaby residents serving on boards, committees and commissions of council, according to a report from Mayor Derek Corrigan, which was presented to council.
Coun. Anne Kang was also appointed chair of the 2012 Kushiro Cup selection committee, with councillors Pietro Calendino and Paul McDonell serving as members of the committee.
The committee makes the recommendation for 2011 Citizen of the Year to council, in advance of the dinner.
