2012 Governor's Volunteer Awards
Hosted by Oregon Volunteers with Presenting Sponsor Wells Fargo
The 2012 Oregon Governor’s Volunteer Awards honors some of Oregon's most respected individuals and organizations for their commitment to voluntary service benefiting the state and its people. The awards are hosted by the Oregon Volunteers Commission for Voluntary Action and Service with presenting sponsor Wells Fargo. Awardees are recognized at the 2012 Oregon Governor’s Volunteer Awards Luncheon.
Nominate an inspiring volunteer for the 2012 Governor's Volunteer Awards! Applications will be accepted until June 30th. The Governor's Volunteer Awards Luncheon will be held on Friday, November 9th, 2012 at the Salem Conference Center in Salem, Oregon.
AWARD CATEGORIES
• Outstanding Youth Volunteer (age 18 or younger)
• Outstanding Adult Volunteer (age 19–54)
• Outstanding Senior Volunteer (age 55 or better)
• Outstanding Volunteer Program
• Outstanding Statewide Volunteer Program (operating in 3 or more Regions)
• Outstanding Youth Volunteer Program or Group
• Outstanding Business Volunteer Program
• Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Achievement (at least 10 years of service in Oregon)
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
Any individual, duo, organization, group, family, business, labor union, or faith-based organization actively engaged in voluntary service benefiting the community and/or state can be nominated. Organizations or groups must have been operational for at least two years to be eligible. Self nominations will be accepted. Nominees must be Oregon residents who provide their service in Oregon. A complete nomination packet includes: nomination form, narrative, and letters of support. Decisions of Oregon Volunteers are final. Award recipients will be notified in mid-September, 2012. Past Statewide Awardees are ineligible for future awards. Past Regional Awardees are eligible after a two-year hiatus.
See who was honored at last year's Governor's Volunteer Awards in the Regional and Statewide categories and view photos from the event.
