These awards acknowledge the commitment of individuals, organizations, and businesses to their communities through service and volunteerism. This is the 19th year of the program.
Eight awards will be presented in the following categories:
- Governor George Romney Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteerism – honors an individual who has taken volunteer service to the highest level year after year.
- Corporate Community Leader Award – honors corporations and businesses that excel in community involvement.
- Outstanding National Service Program Award (NEW category this year) – honors programs that excel at engaging national service members in programs across the state.
- Outstanding Volunteer Program Award – honors organizations or clubs that make a difference in community life.
- Mentor of the Year – honors an individual who has made a significant difference in a child’s life through mentoring.
- Senior Volunteer of the Year – honors individuals who are 65 and older.
- Volunteer of the Year – honors an individual who strives to improve the lives of neighbors, friends, community or congregation.
- Youth Volunteer of the Year – honors individuals who are age 21 or younger.
We’d like to make a special note that the Outstanding National Service Program Award is a brand new category this year. Any national service programs in Michigan are eligible to apply.
Five finalists in each category, including the winner, will be recognized at a celebration this October. The Governor’s Service Awards are coordinated by the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC), the state’s lead agency on service and volunteerism.
The nomination form is available on the Michigan Community Service Commission’s website at www.michigan.gov/volunteer. Nominations must be postmarked by Tuesday, July 26. A hard copy of the nomination form is also available. To request a copy, please contact the MCSC at (517) 335-4295.
For more information, contact Kathie Vasilion Robinson at (517) 373-4200 or robinsonk13@michigan.gov.
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