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The Governor’s Volunteerism & Community Service Awards recognize Virginians who serve across the Commonwealth. Individuals, groups, and organizations invest their time and talent in helping others and creating positive change right where they live.
Nominations are now closed.
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The Governor’s Volunteerism & Community Service Awards recognize Virginians who serve across the Commonwealth. These awards recognize some of the millions of generous Virginians who offer their time and talents to others each year, spotlighting the ways that dedication, innovation, and generosity can improve life for all Virginians. Selected honorees are recognized by the Governor and invited to an awards ceremony at the Executive Mansion. All nominees will be recognized on the Serve Virginia Honor Roll.
Honorees will be selected in the following categories:
Individual Awards
Group Awards
Nominees must reside and serve within the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the nomination characteristics and identified service must fall within the parameters of the description for the category selected.
If nominating an individual for a category with age-based parameters, please use the age of the individual at the start of the considered period of service (July 1, 2023).
Nominators should review the nomination form PDF above in advance in order to make sure they have all necessary information before filling out the nomination form online and provide two letters of support for the nominee. We recommend that nominators request letters of support from their community members early in the process of preparing a nomination.
All nominations must be submitted and received online no later than 5:00pm ET, on the deadline date. Any nomination received after 5:00pm ET on the deadline date will not be considered; nominations without answers for each question on the application and/or lacking two letters of support will be disqualified.
Two letters of support must be uploaded or received and acknowledged before your nomination will be accepted as officially submitted. Letters of support must be no longer than a page each and each letter must be written by different individuals, not the same person, and a letter of support from someone who is a relative of the nominee is not allowable.
Self-nominations may be submitted by an individual or for a group in which the individual is a member. Family members may also nominate each other or a group with a family member in it.
Only one nomination will be considered for a particular person or group. If more than one nomination is received, the first nomination accepted as complete with the accompanying letters of support will be the one considered for scoring purposes.
Please ensure you follow all guidelines and FAQs to ensure that your nomination moves forward for scoring. It is important to adhere to all guidelines for accurate and complete nominations to ensure a fair and efficient process for all nominees and nominators. We know and value the effort that is needed to write and submit a quality nomination, and we are grateful for your time to recognize amazing Virginians across the Commonwealth.
Please contact sarah.lawson@dss.virginia.gov if you have any questions during the process.
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