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BOLIVIA, N.C. – Brunswick County is accepting nominations for the 2025 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. The award recognizes and honors volunteers who have made significant contributions to Brunswick County through volunteer service.
“In Brunswick County, we are fortunate to have so many great residents who seek avenues to support others, as well as animals, in need,” said Volunteer and Non-Profit Coordinator Leslie Stanley. “Nominating volunteers for the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award is a great way to recognize those who give their time and skills to assist the community.”
The County may select up to 10 recipients to be recognized for their outstanding contributions to their communities. One of the nominees will be nominated for the Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service, which is awarded to the top 20-25 volunteers in the state and is the highest level of volunteer recognition in North Carolina. A local committee will evaluate the nominations and then submit Brunswick County’s final nominations to the North Carolina Office of the Governor.
Nomination Forms
Nomination forms are available in Brunswick County at the following location(s):
Nominations can be submitted online or by downloading the printable nomination form in PDF or Microsoft Word formats. The Microsoft Word nomination form is also available in español. If using the printable nomination form, you must send the form to Brunswick County Volunteer and Non-Profit Coordinator Leslie Stanley via:
Completed forms must be submitted by Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 (late submissions will not be eligible for review).
Award recipients will be recognized and honored at a reception in Spring 2025. Last year’s Brunswick County award winners can be found at brunswickcountync.gov/gvsa.
For questions or additional information about the awards program, contact Leslie Stanley via email or call 910.253.2589.
About Governor's Volunteer Service Awards
The Governor’s Volunteer Service Award (GVSA), created by the Office of the Governor in 1979, honors the true spirit of volunteerism by recognizing individuals and groups that make a significant contribution to their community through volunteer service. An individual or group from the public, nonprofit, and private sector may be nominated for this recognition award by a community member to their county-designated coordinator. There are categories for the type of nominee (individual, group, national service, and director of volunteers). Additional categories are based on the area of service (dedication to assisting veterans/military families, youth, seniors, marginalized populations, animals, etc.). The NC Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (VolunteerNC) reviews county nominations and award selections are given out locally by the designated county award coordinator. Learn more about the Commission and the GVSA program at nc.gov/volunteernc.
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