Volunteer Memphis Seeking Nominations for 2020 Volunteer Memphis Awards

MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 11, 2020 – Volunteer Memphis wants your nominations for the most outstanding examples of volunteerism across the Mid-South! Celebrate those serving others by nominating them for the 3rd annual Volunteer Memphis Awards at volunteermemphis.org.

The Volunteer Memphis Awards recognize individuals, civic groups, nonprofits, and corporate volunteers that are changing their communities for the better. Nominations will be accepted through April of 2020.

“The Volunteer Memphis Awards aim to inspire volunteerism across the Mid-South by recognizing the unselfish dedication of the individuals and organizations making a difference in their communities,” said Andrea Hill, Director of Volunteer Memphis.

The Volunteer Memphis Awards are scheduled for June 25, 2020 at the Memphis Botanic Gardens from 6 – 8 p.m.

Nominations are accepted from the following counties: Fayette, Haywood, Madison, Lauderdale, Shelby and Tipton counties in Tennessee – DeSoto, Tate and Tunica counties in Mississippi – Crittenden County in Arkansas.

 Nominees for the Volunteer Memphis Awards must meet the following guidelines and categories:

Nomination Guidelines:

  • Nominations accepted March 1 – May 1, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.
  • Self-nominations are accepted
  • Nominations in the individual category are for volunteers in a non-paid or school credit-related position (i.e. not interns).
  • Only fully completed submissions are accepted.
  • Please print a copy of your nomination for your records. Also, you may be contacted if the nominee is a finalist or winner.
  • The top 3 finalists will be notified no later than Friday, June 5, 2020.
  • Every nominee will receive a certificate of appreciation.
  • All winners in each award category will be acknowledged with top honors

 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Civic Groups

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.

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.

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.

 

The Volunteer Memphis Awards are brought to you by our Presenting Sponsors:

International Paper

Christian Brothers University: AutoZone Center for Community Engagement

Memphis Tourism

Special thanks to WREG-TV and The Memphis Flyer for being media sponsors of the Volunteer Memphis Awards.