Nominations are now open for the 2011 GAVA Awards

Award nominations may be submitted by any active GAVA member, agency or association. 

Nominations are due by Friday, September 23rd.

Click below for the nomination form.

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Award Categories:

1.      The Georgia Volunteer Administrator of the Year

The Georgia Volunteer Administrator of the Year is presented to a volunteer administrator (either paid or non paid) who has provided statewide impact, advocacy, leadership, inspiration and service for the creation, development and/or maintenance of the profession of Volunteer Administration in the State of Georgia.

2.     The Georgia Volunteer of the Year

The Georgia Volunteer of the Year is presented to an individual who has made a commitment to connect to others through service to help meet critical needs in their community while making a difference in the lives of others.  

 

3.     The Georgia Volunteer Group of the Year

The Georgia Volunteer Group of the Year is presented to a group of individuals who have made a commitment to connect to others through service to help meet critical needs in their community while making a difference in the lives of others. 


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Other Georgia Awards

Check here for local opportunities for recognition of outstanding volunteerism.

The CVC of Atlanta announces that nominations for their IMPACT Awards for excellence in corporate volunteerism are now open. Honor your corporate partners by suggesting they apply! Click here for details.

Hands On Milledgeville Award nominations are open now!  Click below for the form.
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Recent Winners in Georgia!

The Rome COVA has announced honorees for 2010:  congratulations to Linda Blankenship!  Read more here.

National Awards

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Energize Inc. has an excellent listing of National Awards related to volunteerism.  Click here to see the comprehensive list. 

The Daily Point of Light Award honors those who are helping to meet critical needs in their communities and creating change every day. One Daily Point of Light Award winner is chosen every single day. Visit here to learn more about the award and to make a nomination.

The President's Volunteer Service Award is not competive - rather, it honors volunteers during their service journey through acknowledgement of hours served resulting in positive community impact. This is a prestigious volunteer award and the only one associated with the White House. Click here to learn more about qualifications and to submit a nomination.