Nominations sought for Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards

Nominations are being accepted for the 2018 Virginia Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards. The nomination period will end at 5 p.m. on Dec. 22 for the awards, which recognize the efforts of Virginia’s volunteers.

“The spirit of community service can be felt in every city, county, and town across the Commonwealth,” said Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe. “Each year, Virginia recognizes those individuals who have served their communities with distinction with the Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards. The eight selected award winners represent the important work of the more than two million Virginians who made a difference in the lives of others by volunteering last year.”

Virginians, on average, contributed nearly 275 million volunteer hours annually, equaling $6 billion of service to the state.

Honors will be presented in individual and group categories including youth, senior and adult volunteers, faith-based organizations, families that volunteer together, community organizations, small businesses and corporations. Nominations are open to small businesses, corporations, community groups, individuals, and families that exemplify extraordinary volunteerism and community service. Nomination forms must be submitted online and require two letters of support.

This year’s winners will be honored in the spring during an awards ceremony in Richmond. For details or to nominate a person or group, visit http://VirginiaService.virginia.gov. Questions regarding the Governor’s Volunteerism Awards may be e-mailed to VirginiaServiceInfo@dss.virginia.gov.