2012 Mayor’s Volunteer Awards
The City of Houston is proud to honor outstanding Houston volunteers through the Mayor’s Volunteer  Awards. The awards were first presented in 1984 to honor individuals and groups who have performed exceptional volunteer service in the Houston community. Nominations are open to individuals and groups who have performed exceptional volunteer service (Faith Based organizations that deliver a service or variety of services are encouraged to nominate). A diverse panel of community judges review and choose those who will be honored at the awards luncheon in the spring.

Eligibility Guidelines:

  ■ An agency or individual may nominate up to three volunteers who are currently engaged in active volunteer service.
  ■ Volunteers who are nominated may not have received any monetary compensation for their service.
  ■ Services delivered by the nominee must not be restricted to a particular religious denomination.
  ■ Volunteer service in partisan politics cannot be considered.
  ■ Work must be performed in the Houston area.
  ■ One nomination per individual or group.
  ■ Previous nominees who were not selected are eligible.

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NOMINEE INFORMATION
Nominee Name (Individual or Group*) *
A group should consist of three or more individuals.
Mailing Address *
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Email *
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Organization Names *
What is the name of the organization for which the nominee actively volunteers?
Address *
Phone Number *
Director *
NOMINATOR INFORMATION
Name *
Address *
Phone Number *
Cell Phone
Email *
JUDGING CRITERIA
The following categories are designed to highlight the outstanding accomplishments of local volunteers who have committed significant hands-on volunteer time and talent in support of the Houston community: *
Volunteers can only be nominated for ONE category.
How long has the nominee volunteered for the organization? *
Has the volunteer received any monetary compensation for his or her work with the organization? *
Required
Is the volunteer work performed within the Houston Metropolitan area? *
1. What are the qualities that make this nominee an exceptional candidate for an Outstanding Volunteer Service Award? Remember to include any personal information about the nominee that may bring him/her to life for the judges. Tell us why he/she selected this type of volunteer work and what makes him or her unique? (Please limit your response to 350 words or less) *
2. Please describe the characteristics of the Candidate: Creativity, initiative and/or leadership. (Please limit your response to 350 words or less) *
3. How did the person solve a problem or make a difference? (Please limit your response to 350 words or less) *
4. Describe any extraordinary efforts made by your nominee. What is the spark that makes this person so different? What were the results from the efforts of this outstanding volunteer? (Please limit your response to 350 words or less) *
Nomination Rules: ■ No attachments (i.e., videotapes, scrapbooks or binders) are accepted
All nominations must be received no later than February 29, 2012


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