MARCH 1 IS DEADLINE TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS FOR HANOVER COUNTY’S SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM AWARDS

Feburary 20, 2012

Anyone may nominate inspiring individuals or groups of any age, whether they serve small or large organizations, schools, neighborhoods, government, faith-based community initiatives, civic-lead community outreach or another cause.

Awards are granted in the following categories: Spirit of One, Spirit of Youth, Spirit of Dedication, Spirit of Team, Spirit of Family, Spirit of Inspiration (which honors an individual who has volunteered 20 years or more for a specific organization) and Commitment to Community (recognizing a Hanover business which has demonstrated a sustained commitment to supporting the community). Self-nominations are accepted.

Award recipients will be selected from each category. All will receive an engraved plaque and a financial donation of up to $250 made in their honor to the tax-exempt organization designated on the honoree’s nomination form (excluding the Business category). The County will also nominate the award recipient for the statewide Governor’s Community Service and Volunteerism Awards.

All nominees will be recognized and award recipients will be announced at the Spirit of Volunteerism Celebration on Tuesday, May 1, at 7:00 p.m. at Hanover High School Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.

Nomination forms, on-line submission information and other details are available at www.hanovervolunteers.org or by contacting the Department of Community Resources at 365-4300.