Governor’s Points of Light Awards FAQs
Welcome to the 2021 Governor’s Points of Light Awards Page
About Nevada Volunteers:
Nevada Volunteers, the Governor’s Commission on Service, is a nonprofit organization that promotes, inspires, and celebrates volunteerism and service statewide. Nevada Volunteers also provides AmeriCorps State grants to organizations across the state, strengthing Nevada’s volunteer infrastructure. As part of its focus on volunteer recognition, Nevada Volunteers hosts the annual Governor’s Points of Light Awards Ceremony.
What is the Governor’s Points of Light Award Ceremony?
The Governor’s Points of Light Awards Ceremony (GPOL) is Nevada’s most prestigious volunteer recognition event, celebrating Nevada’s brightest volunteers and volunteer organizations. It is the premier and sole statewide recognition event for volunteerism and service. Nominations are solicited from throughout the state and each nomination is reviewed by a judging panel with representatives from rural, northern and southern Nevada, nonprofit and corporate organizations, national service programs and the volunteer manager community.
What is NEW and EXCITING about this year’s event?
Details about the 2021 GPOL Event will be announced soon. Stay Tuned!
The nomination categories for 2021 are:
- Individual Volunteer
- Individual Youth Volunteer
- National Service Member of the Year
- Nonprofit/Community Organization Volunteer Program
- Business/Corporate Volunteer Program
- Community Leadership Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
All 3 finalists in each category will receive an award (gold, silver or bronze) at the Awards Ceremony in April.
Nominations will be open from April 5 through May 31, 2021.
We are excited to be working with Governor Steve Sisolak on this event and other volunteerism projects.
Registration and Tickets
Stay tuned for updated ticket information!
Sponsorship Opportunities
For businesses, sponsorship and brand association are great ways to demonstrate positive corporate social responsibility to employees, customers, investors and community leaders. The sponsorship levels for the 2020 Governor’s Points of Light Awards are:
- Lead Sponsorship – $10,000
- Principal lead sponsor
- Logo/Name featured prominently on website, all event materials and communications
- Recognition as Lead Sponsor at event
- Sponsorship recogniton in press releases
- One table of 10, premium location
- Event Sponsorship – $3,000
- Logo/Name featured on website, event materials and communications
- Recognition as Event Sponsor at event
- One table of 10, premium location
- Finalist Reception Sponsorship – $2,000
- Logo/Name featured on website, event materials and communications
- Signage “Finalist Reception hosted by your name“
- Help welcome finalists prior to the luncheon
- Sponsor a Finalist – $1,500
- Logo/Name featured on website
- Admission to the Finalist Reception
- Opportunity to mingle with finalists and Commissioners prior to luncheon
For more information on sponsorship, please contact Terry Bell at (775) 825-1900 or tbell@nevadavolunteers.org
How can I become a GPOL Judge?
If you feel you have something to offer in reviewing and evaluating the Governor’s Points of Light Award nominations, please submit an application. Judging applications will be accepted from April 5 through May 31, 2021.
Additional ways to support the Governor’s Points of Light Awards
- Honor someone’s service by nominating them for an award. Share their story to inspire others!
- Purchase a table of 10 and invite colleagues, guests, or volunteers to attend with you
- Pay it forward by purchasing a sponsorship for a nonprofit organization to heighten their profile and attend the event
- Sponsor a Finalist to assist with travel and award expenses.
If you have any questions or need additional information about the 2020 Governor’s Points of Light Awards, please contact Terry Bell at (775) 825-1900 or tbell@nevadavolunteers.org