Contact: Shawn Lecker-Pomaville, CEO
(775) 825-1900 | shawn@nevadavolunteers.org
www.nevadavolunteers.org
Nomination Deadline for Governor’s Points of Light Awards Approaching!
RENO/LAS VEGAS, November 8, 2012 — The deadline to nominate a deserving individual or group for the 2013 Governor’s Points of Light Awards is quickly approaching!
These awards will recognize the dedication, leadership, and innovation of volunteers and volunteer programs throughout Nevada. Recipients and finalists will be honored in six service areas:
• Northern Nevada Individual
• Southern Nevada Individual
• Rural Nevada Individual
• Nonprofit and community organization
• Corporate and business volunteer program
• Volunteer Manager
Nominations must be submitted no later than November 11, 2012 by 5pm PST at http://nevadavolunteers.org/gpol/gpol_nomination.html. The recipients will be recognized at the 2013 Governor’s Points of Light Awards Luncheon at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 18, 2013.
To find out more information about the Governor’s Points of Light Awards and the Volunteer and Corporate Engagement Summit, visit http://nevadavolunteers.org/gpol/POL_Landing.html.
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About Nevada Volunteers
Nevada Volunteers, the Governor’s Commission on Service, shapes a culture of service and citizenship by bringing interested people together with important causes through volunteering and national service. Nevada Volunteers provides training to strengthen volunteer programs and track volunteer impact, provides easy access to volunteer opportunities through our website (www.nevadavolunteers.org ) and sponsors recognition programs for outstanding volunteers. Nevada Volunteers administers the Nevada AmeriCorps funding. Since 1998 Nevada Volunteers has engaged more than 2,323 Nevada AmeriCorps members in volunteer services across the state of Nevada.