Volunteer Memphis2020 Volunteer Memphis Awards

VOLUNTEER MEMPHIS AWARDS 2020

Our 3rd Annual Volunteer Memphis Awards continues to celebrate excellence in volunteerism by individuals, civic groups, nonprofits, and businesses across the Mid-South. The reception-style award ceremony will be held on June 25, 2020 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Memphis Botanic Garden (750 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38117).

The Volunteer Memphis Awards is a “thank you” to the 300,000 volunteers who give so tirelessly of themselves each year, as well as an opportunity to put a spotlight on many of the most passionate, dedicated and caring.

Special thanks to WREG TV for being our media sponsor for the Volunteer Memphis Awards!

NOMINATIONS

You know people who deserve to be recognized for what they give back to the community. In addition to individuals who serve, there are civic groups, nonprofits and businesses that make a difference in the community every day of the year. Please take just a few moments of your day to nominate those who give so much year round.

Nominees must be active in service between January 2019- April 2020.

Note, that when we talk about community, we are talking across the Mid-South. To nominate individuals, civic groups, nonprofits and businesses in Fayette, Lauderdale, Shelby and Tipton counties in TN – DeSoto, Tate and Tunica counties in MS – Crittenden County in AR, please, complete this nomination form.

NOMINATION GUIDELINES

Nominations must be submitted between March 1- May 1, 2020 at 11:59pm.
Self-nominations are accepted.
Nominations in the individual category are for non-paid volunteers, or students earning school credit. This does not include interns.
Only fully completed submissions are accepted. All fields on the nomination form must be completed.
Please print a copy of your nomination for your records. Also, you may be contacted if the nominee is a finalist or winner.
Every nominee will receive a certificate of appreciation.
The top 3 finalists in each category will be notified no later than Friday, June 5, 2020.
All finalists will be recognized at the Volunteer Memphis Awards and receive complimentary admission.
Winners in each award category will be presented their award at the Volunteer Memphis Awards.

VOLUNTEER MEMPHIS AWARD CATEGORIES

Individuals

Rising Star Award:
For energetic volunteers ages 10 to 24 who have served at least 60 plus hours during the past 12 months with one or more nonprofit, civic or faith-based organization.
Click here to nominate for the Rising Star Award!

Board Member of the Year:
For nonprofit or civic board members who have demonstrated a commitment to the organization’s mission, supported the organization above and beyond expectations, and become an outstanding example to others of what a great board member should be.
Click here to nominate for the Board Member of the Year Award!

Millennial Volunteer Award:
For volunteers ages 25 to 40 who have served at least 100 plus hours of service during the past 12 months with one or more nonprofit, civic or faith-based organization.
Click here to nominate for the Millennial Volunteer Award!

Community Advocate of the Year:
For an individual who tirelessly steps up, speaks out and champions a nonprofit agency or cause that results in a positive, tangible result.
Click here to nominate for the Community Advocate of the Year Award!

Lifetime Service Award:
For an individual who has served at least 500 hours a year for multiple years with one or more nonprofit, civic or faith-based organization.
Click here to nominate for the Lifetime Service Award!

Volunteer of the Year Award:
For an individual who has demonstrated the highest level of service and commitment during the past 12 months to one or more nonprofit, civic or faith-based organization.
Click here to nominate for the Volunteer of the Year Award!

Volunteer Administrator of the Year Award:
This award highlights a paid or non-paid volunteer administrator, either nonprofit or corporate, with at least two years’ experience. This person should demonstrate exemplary leadership in the recruitment, management, retention and recognition of volunteers during the past 12 months.
Click here to nominate the Volunteer Administrator of the Year Award!

Civic Group

Civic Group of the Year Award:
For a Civic Group that has given year-round community service and support to the community, an agency or cause, therein demonstrating the spirit of service to others during the past 12 months.
Click here to nominate the Civic Group of the Year Award!

Corporate Citizen Awards

Corporate Philanthropic Initiatives Award:
A business or company with a long-standing history of philanthropic support resulting in “moving the needle” on a Mid-South community initiative.

Innovative Volunteer Program Award:
A business or company with a year-round volunteer program that allows and encourages employees to engage in the community in meaningful ways.

Impact Memphis Volunteer Project Award:
A business or company that has created, or driven a unique volunteer project that has made a meaningful difference by mobilizing its staff.
Click here to nominate for the Corporate Citizens Award!

Non-Profit Initiative Awards

Innovative Volunteer Program Award:
An organization with one or more dynamic volunteer program(s) that is mutually meaningful and engaging to its staff, volunteers and the community it serves.

Innovative Volunteer Organization Award:
An organization that demonstrates a commitment to outstanding volunteer management practices that results in significant, meaningful and measurable impact in the Mid-South community.

Impact Memphis Volunteer Project Award:
An organization that has created, or driven a unique volunteer project that impacts the Mid-South community by mobilizing others to participate.
Click here to nominate for a Non-Profit Initiative Award!