2025 Governor's Volunteer Service Award Nomination Form Due
The Governor's Volunteer Service Award (GVSA) honors the true spirit of volunteerism by recognizing individuals who significantly contribute to their community through volunteer service.
The Commission reviews county recommendations and awards are given out in the counties. The guidelines and application form are provided below.
1. Nominees must have been engaged in volunteer activities for at least one year in North Carolina. Volunteer service performed outside the state is ineligible.
2. Nominees are ineligible if they receive compensation for their service.
a. This includes service done for school credit, in the official capacity of National Service programs, as a “loaned executive”, or for other forms of compensation.
3. Nominees are ineligible if they are required to do the service.
a. This includes services mandated by schools, the court, or other authorities.
4. Self-nominations are ineligible.
5. Previous award recipients from within the past 10 years are ineligible.
6. Family members may not nominate their family members.
7. Group Nominees must be made by someone external to the group.
