Portage la Prairie City Manager Nathan Peto's receiving an award at Brandon University next month. Peto outlines what it's all about.

"The award is Distinguished Young Alumni Award from Brandon University," says Peto. "I was notified about a month ago that I had been selected. I was nominated by some of my fellow students while I was at Brandon University -- fellow alum. The award is nominated in relation to community service and professional development. I will be receiving that award on October 13th at Brandon University."

He says it's always nice to be recognized for work you've done in the community and what you did as a young professional. Peto notes he's quite honoured and pleased to receive the award, and he thanks his fellow alumni who nominated him. He says he was involved as student union president, the Brandon University Foundation, its board of governors and also served on the senate. Peto adds he's been very active in the university and is a proud Brandon University Alumni. He says knowing the great people with whom he graduated nominated him, means all that much more.