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Governor Brian Sandoval Invites Nevadans to Nominate Volunteers for Awards
RENO/LAS VEGAS — Nevada Volunteers, along with Governor Brian Sandoval, invites Nevadans across the state to nominate a deserving individual or group for the 10th Annual 2011 Governor’s Points of Light Award. These awards will recognize the dedication, leadership, and innovation of volunteers and volunteer programs throughout Nevada. Recipients and finalists will be honored in six service areas:
o Northern Nevada
o Southern Nevada
o Rural Nevada
• Nonprofit and community organizations
• Volunteer managers
• Corporate and business volunteer programs
Since 2001, Nevada Volunteers, the state commission on national and community service, has held the Governor’s Points of Light Awards to inspire Nevadans to make a positive impact in the state. “Nevada Volunteers is pleased to provide this prestigious opportunity to recognize everyday citizens and organizations in Nevada who have been leading lights in making a difference,” said Shawn Lecker-Pomaville, the CEO of Nevada Volunteers. “We encourage everyone to take the time to nominate one of these very special volunteer stars.”
Nomination packages can be downloaded from the Nevada Volunteers website at www.nevadavolunteers.org. Nominations must be submitted no later than August 5, 2011 by 5:00 p.m.
“Volunteer efforts are indispensable to the quality of life we enjoy in Nevada,” said Governor Brian Sandoval in his invitation letter. “While volunteers may not seek recognition, it is important to acknowledge these caring individuals, nonprofit groups, and businesses that give so much back to their neighbors.”
The recipients will be recognized at the 2011 Governor’s Points of Light Awards Luncheon at the Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 27, 2011 at 11:30 a.m.
About Nevada Volunteers
Nevada Volunteers, formerly known as Nevada Commission for National and Community Service, creates countless opportunities for individuals, organizations, and businesses across Nevada to engage in volunteering and shape a culture of service and citizenship. Nevada Volunteers is the Governor's Commission that administers AmeriCorps programs statewide, sponsors the annual Points of Light Awards, and promotes volunteerism. Since 1998, over 2,232 AmeriCorps members have served through Nevada Volunteers, providing 1,696,800 hours of service to northern, southern and rural communities. Those members were awarded approximately $4.4 million in higher education awards, recruited 38,147 additional volunteers who donated 295,504 hours of volunteer service valued at $5,888,680.
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