ServeNebraska Accepting Nominations to Honor Outstanding Volunteers

Organizations, businesses, civic clubs, and schools, are encouraged to submit nominations for the annual ServeNebraska (www.serve.nebraska.gov) Step Forward Awards which recognizes outstanding individuals and groups for significant contributions made through volunteerism.

ServeNebraska is honored to have Governor Pete Ricketts personally involved in this program.  Once the nomination period closes on September 1, 2016, Governor Ricketts will thoughtfully review submissions and select those deserving of recognition.  The award winners will be announced during a luncheon banquet on Friday, October 28, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Quarry Oaks Golf Club in Ashland, Nebraska.

Nominations will be accepted in the following categories:  Adult Volunteer, Youth Volunteer, Volunteer Group, Corporate Community Volunteer, National Service Volunteer (AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, or VISTA), Veteran Volunteer, Disaster Volunteer (person or group), Community Media Partner and Lifetime Achievement.  Nominators will have the opportunity to provide details that demonstrate leadership, innovation and dedication in service to others which may pertain to a special project or ongoing activities that address community needs.

For more information about ServeNebraska and the Step Forward Awards, or to submit a nomination or make reservations for the award event, visit www.serve.nebraska.gov.  The website includes information about the 2015 Step Froward Award recipients.