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Governor’s Volunteerism Awards
The Governor's Volunteerism and Community Service Awards are presented annually by the Governor's Advisory Board on Volunteerism and National 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 were presented on April 28, 2011 to recognize these exceptional contributions.
Please note that the nomination period for the 2012 Governor's Awards is now open and the deadline to submit complete nominations with support letters is by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2012.
- Nomination Form and Frequently Asked Questions (Word document)
- Guide to Writing Award Winning Nominations (PDF document)
- Online Nomination Form
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.