The city of West Hollywood is gathering nominations for its 2020 Rainbow Key Awards, which recognize people who have made outstanding contributions to the lesbian and gay community.

Nominations may be submitted electronically at weho.org/rainbowkey. Nomination forms are due by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27. The awards presentations are scheduled to take place in May.

Since 1993, the city of West Hollywood has presented Rainbow Key Awards to individuals and groups that have gone above and beyond in their service to the LGBT community. Contributions have come in many forms, including the arts, community service, humanitarian action, sports, medicine, armed services, leadership potential and benefit to the global gay and lesbian community. Past honorees have included activists, artists, civic leaders, educators and community organizations.

Nominations will be reviewed by the city’s Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board, and recommendations for honorees will be referred to the West Hollywood City Council for final approval.

For a nomination form, contact Jeff Book, staff liaison to the city’s Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board, at (323)848-6471 or email jbook@weho.org. Forms should be returned to Jeff Book, staff liaison, Lesbian & Gay Advisory Board, West Hollywood City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069.