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U.P. Service Awards

Across the Upper Peninsula, countless individuals and organizations volunteer their time and talents for the benefit of others. They mentor and tutor children, feed the homeless, assist the elderly, care for the environment and much more. Their pay is often no more than a smile on someone’s face or the warm feeling of knowing they did a good deed. The U.P. Volunteer Network invites you to recognize these unsung heroes by nominating them for the inaugural U.P. Service Awards. By nominating your local volunteer heroes, you’ll be saying thanks while encouraging others U.P-wide to serve. Help shine the spotlight on the tremendous contributions of volunteers by sending in your nominations today.

The U.P. Service Awards are made possible by the U.P. Volunteer Network. For more information click here.

Nomination Process

Nominations must be received by May 22, 2009.

If you prefer to submit by mail, please download a printable nomination packet here.

• Complete the Nomination Form for each nominee.
• Self Nominations will be accepted.
• You may submit a nomination in more than one category. Each nominee may only be nominated in one category.
• Photos are optional. Please upload high quality color photos of the nominated volunteer in action and/or head and shoulders shot to be used in publications.

Nominations will be reviewed by the U.P. Volunteer Network core partners. Honorees will be announced by July 1 and recognized at a luncheon program during the U.P. Nonprofit Conference at Northern Michigan University in Marquette October 23, 2009. Honorees’ admission to the conference is complimentary.

For questions, call Laura Michaletz at the Great Lakes Center for Youth Development at 906-228-8919 ext. 25 or e-mail upvolunteernetwork@glcyd.org.

Nomination Form

Award Categories

Select a category. To see a description, point to the category name.

 YouthFilled with energy and enthusiasm, youth volunteers bring joy to those in need. It is especially important to honor young volunteers to encourage their efforts through adulthood. Nominees in this category may be ages 20 and younger.     AdultAdult volunteers often have their hands full with job and family, yet they find time to help where needed. Nominate volunteers ages 21 to 54 in this category to honor them for taking time out of their busy schedules to lend a hand.     SeniorSeniors have a lifetime of experience to offer as they reach out to the communities around them. This award honors their continued dedication to improving the lives of others. Nominate a volunteer age 55 or older that has made a special effort in their community.     Business Community LeaderThis award honors for-profit businesses that have gone above and beyond to support their communities. Their commitment could take many forms including, but not limited to, corporate volunteer programs, monetary or in-kind contributions, or employee-driven volunteerism.     Volunteer ProgramThis award acknowledges the importance of clubs or organizations in driving volunteer activity. They may be involved with a variety of activities or focused on one issue of primary importance. Nominees in this category may include schools, nonprofit organizations, service clubs, faith-based organizations, national service programs or other groups.     Volunteer ConnectThe U.P. is a unique geographic area requiring a specialized volunteer matching solution that fits its needs. 1-800-Volunteer.org is the virtual tool that has the capabilities to get the job done! This award honors organizations that have successfully used and promoted this U.P.-wide virtual volunteer center.   

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Please provide two references, other than the nominator, who are familiar with the nominee and can verify the extent of the volunteer activities. References may not be the nominee or a relative of the nominee.

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You can attach up to two (optional) photos with your nomination. Please make sure they are less than 150 dpi in resolution, and no more than 1024 pixels wide or tall.

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