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Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards
The Governor's Volunteerism and Community Service Awards are presented by the Governor's Advisory Board on National and Community Service and the Office on Volunteerism and Community Service on behalf of the Office of the Governor. These awards recognize the significant contributions of Virginia citizens to the life and welfare of the Commonwealth and its people. The awards will be presented during the month of April to recognize these exceptional contributions.
Nominations for the 2009 Governor's Volunteerism and Community Service Awards have closed. Please contact us if you have questions.
Selection Criteria
Recipients of the Governor's Community Service and Volunteerism Awards exemplify the following characteristics:
- Engage in the creation, organization, and/or mobilization of volunteers, groups and resources that are involved in projects benefiting the greater community.
- Demonstrate sustained commitment to meeting community needs.
- Utilize unique and creative approaches to meeting needs.
- Develop and foster the virtues and skills of civic engagement and social responsibility.
Award Recipients
- Learn more about the 2009 award recipients.
- View the award photo gallery.