MUSKEGON, MI - The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan's Western Branch plans to name Muskegon County Clerk Nancy Waters its 2015 Civil Libertarian of the Year.

Waters was one of only four county clerks in the state - and the only one in West Michigan - to process same-sex marriage licenses a year ago during a legal window of opportunity March 22, 2015. About 50 couples in Muskegon were married.

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The ACLU of Michigan Western Branch announced Waters' upcoming award in promotion of an April 16 reception at Muskegon Community College's Overbrook Theatre, 221 S. Quarterline Road in Muskegon.

Waters didn't respond to requests for comment for this story. ACLU representatives were not immediately available for additional comment.

The April 16 event is free and open to the public. The reception begins at 6 p.m. with a program to follow at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. In addition to honoring Nancy Waters, ACLU of Michigan Deputy Director Rana Elmir will speak on current legislative threats to our civil liberties.

Electronic registration is available at the ACLU website.

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West Michigan ACLU to name Muskegon County Clerk Nancy Waters 'Civil Libertarian of the Year'