Nominations open for Governor's Volunteer Service Award
United Way of Gaston County is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award, according to United Way Gaston’s President Andrea Stephens.
Here is some background information about the awards, who won last year, and how to make a nomination:
History
A longstanding tradition, the award program was established in 1979 to recognize North Carolina residents participating in community service across the state.
Each year, several nominations are submitted, and the awards are distributed to some or all of the nominees from each county.
Last year, eight volunteers who were nominated in Gaston County received awards, Stephens said.
Gaston County
Volunteers that were awarded in 2023 include John Philip "Flip" Bombardier, Aubrey Iona Bridges, Kaitlyn Dockery, Rebecca “Becky” Lipka, Rev. Dr. Joan Martin, Richard “Dick” Ruhlman, Heather Vernitsy and Dr. Jaimie Whyte.
The honorees were formally awarded with lapel pins and certificates at a Gaston County Commission meeting on June 13.
2024 nominations
There are several ways to nominate someone for the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award.
Those interested can use www.nc.gov or www.unitedwaygaston.org to make a nomination.
Alternatively, residents can physically visit the United Way of Gaston County at 200 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, or call them to make a nomination at 704-864-4554 using extension 106.
In order to be considered, applications must be received by Feb. 8, 2024.
Nominations can include individuals, businesses or groups.
This article originally appeared on The Gaston Gazette: Nominations open for Governor's Volunteer Service Award
