ServeMontana Awards open for nominations
The Montana Governor’s Office of Community Service presents opportunity to recognize outstanding community volunteerism
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News from Montana Governor’s Office of Community Service
HELENA —The Governor’s Office of Community Service (GOCS) has announced it is accepting nominations for the annual ServeMontana Awards.
In partnership with Montana’s Credit Unions, these awards recognize Montana citizens who embody a strong commitment to others through community volunteerism, exhibit leadership through serving, and impact change outside of paid employment. The public is encouraged to nominate individuals and service groups of all ages and backgrounds across Montana. All service must be performed in Montana and by Montanans. Nominations are due April 7, 2024.
“For over a decade the Governor’s Office of Community Service has recognized community volunteers from all corners of the state” said Sarah Sadowski, Director of GOCS. “Montana is filled with engaged citizens who make a difference in our communities every day, and we look forward to what this year’s nominations will bring.”
Individual nominee categories include:
Youth (17 years old and younger); Young Adult (18 to 25 years old); Engaged Citizen (26+ years old); Lifetime Achievement (55+ or posthumous); Veteran or current Military Personnel; AmeriCorps Alum (State & National, VISTA, or NCCC);
Group nominee categories include:
Group Service Award (nonprofit, faith-based, general) - A team of people who positively impact their community through meaningful volunteer service.
Business Service Award (small, mid-size, large, entrepreneur/ partnership, enterprise/ corporation):
A business that has made an impact through community volunteerism or has a record of supporting volunteerism through policies and practices.
To learn more or submit a nomination, visit: serve.mt.gov or go to: www.surveymonkey.com/r/SMA2024 . Selected awardees will be notified in May and honored at a ceremony in June.
The Governor’s Office of Community Service expands and promotes national service and community volunteerism in Montana and engages citizens in service. For more information, visit: serve.mt.gov.
