Governor's Volunteer Awards
The annual 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 annual Oregon Governor’s Volunteer Awards Luncheon.
Oregon Volunteers could not put on this wonderful event without the generosity of our sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring an award, please check out our 2012 Awards Sponsorship information.
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. Past Statewide Awardees are ineligible for future awards. Past Regional Awardees are eligible after a two-year hiatus.
