State seeks nominations for Governor's Volunteer Service Awards
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[January 15, 2013]
CHICAGO -- Gov. Pat Quinn and
the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service
are accepting nominations for the fourth annual Governor's Volunteer
Service Awards. These awards recognize individual volunteers through
a statewide award program to highlight the importance of
volunteerism and community service in the state of Illinois. For the
first time, businesses that support service will also be recognized.
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"Illinois is fortunate to have thousands of volunteers who donate their time and
talents to help others and to build stronger communities," said Illinois
Department of Human Services Secretary Michelle R.B. Saddler. "With these
awards, we recognize those whose initiative, creativity and energy have made a
positive change and has set an example for others."
Individual awards will be presented to one youth (18 years and under), one
adult (19-54 years old) and one retiree/senior (55 years and older) in each of
the commission's five service regions across the state: Northeast, Northwest,
East Central, West Central and Southern. National Service Awards will be
presented to one AmeriCorps and one Senior Corps member in each of the five
regions. One award will be provided to a business in each of the five service
regions. Within each category, applications will be given special priority based
on these areas: economic opportunity, education, environmental conservation,
disaster preparedness and response, health, and veterans affairs.
Nominations are due to Serve Illinois by Feb. 15. For the
nomination
forms and more information, visit
www.serve.illinois.gov. Recipients will be selected and notified by March
30. The Serve Illinois Commission will host a luncheon to honor recipients on
April 18 at the executive mansion in Springfield.
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The Serve Illinois Commission is a 40-member, bipartisan board
appointed by the governor and administered by the Illinois
Department of Human Services. Its mission is to improve Illinois
communities by enhancing traditional volunteer activities and
supporting national service programs, including the Illinois
AmeriCorps program.
"All citizens have an opportunity to recognize their ability and
help strengthen their communities through voluntary service. Through
Serve Illinois, we expand volunteerism throughout rural, suburban
and urban Illinois, and involve people of all backgrounds, cultures
and ages," added Brandon Bodor, executive director of Serve
Illinois.
[Text from
Illinois
Department of Human Services
file received from
the
Illinois Office of
Communication and Information] |