Mayor George Flaggs Jr. was honored Monday by the Omega Psi Phi fraternity as its Citizen of the Year.

Members of the fraternity presented Flaggs with a plaque at Monday’s meeting of the Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

Christopher Barnett, Mississippi State representative for the fraternity, said the award is part of an annual achievement week held by the fraternity to honor members and community leaders for their work.

He said the citizen of the year is selected from nominations for unique contributions to the community. The nominations include people who are recognized locally, regionally and internationally for their outstanding contributions to mankind.