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Nominations for the Governor’s Points of Light Awards Deadline EXTENDED!
May 31, 2017 @ 11:00 pm - June 16, 2017 @ 11:55 pm
Do you know an amazing volunteer, volunteer organization, volunteer manager or corporate volunteer program?
Nevada Volunteers, the Governor’s Commission on Service, is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Governor’s Points of Light Awards Ceremony. Nevada’s most prestigious volunteer recognition, the Governor’s Points of Light Award, is an opportunity to shine the light on Nevada’s brightest volunteers. Three (3) finalists in each category will be honored at the Nevada Points of Light Awards Ceremony luncheon at the Flamingo in Las Vegas on October 5, 2017, where the award recipients are announced. Help us tell the story of volunteerism in your community and submit a nomination!
The deadline has been extended! Nominations are accepted until June 16, 2017 (11:59 PM PST).
Nomination categories are:
• Individual – Northern Nevada
• Individual – Southern Nevada
• Individual – Rural Nevada
• Nonprofit/Community Organization Volunteer Program
• Corporate/Business Volunteer Program
• Volunteer Manager
• Volunteer Program serving Veterans
Being recognized at the Governor’s Points of Light event is Nevada’s most prestigious recognition for volunteers, volunteer managers, and volunteer organizations. Past award recipients and finalists cannot be recognized in the same category for 5 years, but are otherwise eligible to be nominated.
Submit nominations and view FAQs and tips on completing the nomination form on the Nomination Application page.