Nominations are now being accepted for the 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards. Administered by the OneStar Foundation, the Governor’s Volunteer Awards are an opportunity for the State of Texas to honor exemplary individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the betterment of their communities through outstanding service and volunteerism.
“Texans know that the heart of our communities lies in the selfless service of countless volunteers,” said First Lady Cecilia Abbott. “Greg and I are inspired by the unwavering dedication and profound impact of organizations and individuals across the state who continue to make a difference in the lives of so many Texans, and we are honored to recognize them with the Governor’s Volunteer Awards. The work of all Texas volunteers inspires all of us to build a better, brighter future, one act of kindness at a time.”
Chris Bugbee, president and CEO of OneStar, said the 41st Governor’s Volunteer Awards are a partnership with the Governor and First Lady of Texas to spotlight individuals and organizations whose volunteerism exemplifies the resilience and compassion that are “the essence of Texas.”
Nominations are possible in nine categories:
- Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award
- First Lady’s Rising Star Award
- Volunteer of the Year Award
- “Volunteer Family of the Year” Award
- Awarded as Community Champion
- “Education Champion” award
- Awarded as Corporate Champion
- Rebuild Texas Disaster Impact Award
- AmeriCorps Service Legacy Award
If you know someone who should be considered for one of these awards, full descriptions and criteria for each award category can be found on the website onestarfoundation.org/governors-volunteer-awards.
Nominations will close in just over a month, on Monday, September 30, 2024. Award recipients will be honored during National Volunteer Month in April 2025 at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin, Texas, at an awards ceremony hosted by First Lady Abbott, Honorary Chair of the Governor’s Volunteer Awards.
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