United Way accepting award nominations
Source: Observer & Eccentric Newspapers
By: Susan Steinmueller
Published: March 4, 2007
First we had the Oscars.
Next it's time for the Heart of Gold award.
United Way for Southeastern Michigan's award given to a select group of people for outstanding volunteerism has become the most distinguished of the awards given by the agency during National Volunteer Week April 15-21, said Megan Bracket of United Way. Awardees receive a 14-karat gold heart.
"Last year we had someone compare it to winning the Oscars," said Bracket. "It is such a prestigious award."
Usually four to six winners are chosen for the Heart of Gold. She said the award often recognizes a lifetime of service.
"It's kind of the pinnacle of their career."
The agency is accepting nominations for the Heart of Gold and other award categories through March 16.
Nominations are being accepted in eight categories that honor youth, young adults and retirees as well as outstanding businesses or groups who volunteer.
Anyone can nominate an outstanding volunteer who deserves to be recognized for their efforts.
"A neighbor can nominate a neighbor," said Bracket. "A company can nominate an employee. It's a good way for companies to recognize employees who volunteer outside of the work day, for nonprofits to recognize volunteers and for community members to recognize each other."
They will be honored at Celebrate Volunteers ... Recognizing HomeTown Heroes, a special recognition scheduled for April 16.
Pat McCann, UWSEM director of volunteer services, said of the Heart of Gold award, "You are honoring our highest type of volunteer."
"They don't do it for the awards," she said of volunteers. However, "It's just the most inspiring thing to hear the winners. You don't think it is that big a deal to them but when you talk to them, you see it is.
"Hopefully the award recognition is a way to tell the community, this is a core value of the United Way."
McCann added that many times the awards lead to other things. For example, a 17-year old youth award winner last year got an internship because of his award and now has been offered full-time employment when he graduates.
To obtain nomination forms and guidelines, log on to www.uwsem.org/celebrate or contact United Way's George W. Romney Volunteer Center at (313) 226-9430. Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. March 16.
By: Susan Steinmueller
Published: March 4, 2007
First we had the Oscars.
Next it's time for the Heart of Gold award.
United Way for Southeastern Michigan's award given to a select group of people for outstanding volunteerism has become the most distinguished of the awards given by the agency during National Volunteer Week April 15-21, said Megan Bracket of United Way. Awardees receive a 14-karat gold heart.
"Last year we had someone compare it to winning the Oscars," said Bracket. "It is such a prestigious award."
Usually four to six winners are chosen for the Heart of Gold. She said the award often recognizes a lifetime of service.
"It's kind of the pinnacle of their career."
The agency is accepting nominations for the Heart of Gold and other award categories through March 16.
Nominations are being accepted in eight categories that honor youth, young adults and retirees as well as outstanding businesses or groups who volunteer.
Anyone can nominate an outstanding volunteer who deserves to be recognized for their efforts.
"A neighbor can nominate a neighbor," said Bracket. "A company can nominate an employee. It's a good way for companies to recognize employees who volunteer outside of the work day, for nonprofits to recognize volunteers and for community members to recognize each other."
They will be honored at Celebrate Volunteers ... Recognizing HomeTown Heroes, a special recognition scheduled for April 16.
Pat McCann, UWSEM director of volunteer services, said of the Heart of Gold award, "You are honoring our highest type of volunteer."
"They don't do it for the awards," she said of volunteers. However, "It's just the most inspiring thing to hear the winners. You don't think it is that big a deal to them but when you talk to them, you see it is.
"Hopefully the award recognition is a way to tell the community, this is a core value of the United Way."
McCann added that many times the awards lead to other things. For example, a 17-year old youth award winner last year got an internship because of his award and now has been offered full-time employment when he graduates.
To obtain nomination forms and guidelines, log on to www.uwsem.org/celebrate or contact United Way's George W. Romney Volunteer Center at (313) 226-9430. Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. March 16.
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