Forsyth County Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards
Serving additional people with fewer and fewer resources is something most nonprofits do every day. Without volunteers, many of these organizations would not be able to provide important services. Volunteers are some of our community’s best-performing assets, working every day to fulfill the challenge of our missions better. The greatest volunteers bring renewed energy, different and better ideas for getting the work done, and leverage new resources and contacts on behalf of the organizations they serve. While we may acknowledge these unique and talented individuals in our own way, recognizing the best of the best and sharing their stories on a bigger stage inspires others to serve and helps to recruit even more volunteers to the cause.
The Forsyth County Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards recognize and honor volunteers who have made significant contributions to Forsyth County through volunteer service. Created by the Office of the Governor in 1979 to honor the true spirit of volunteerism, the Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards are held annually in each of the State’s 100 counties. HandsOn NWNC coordinates this award for Forsyth County. Any person, group, business, or nonprofit serving Forsyth County may be nominated for the award. If you know someone or a group who has given substantial time and talent to help others in the community, nominate them for one of the 10 award categories using the online nomination form. Nominees can be nominated for more than one category, and nominators are encouraged to check all categories that apply to their nominees. However, you can nominate only one individual and/or one corporate/business, group/team, or family. The nomination deadline is January 29, 2027. For more information about the 2027 Forsyth County Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards, click here.
2027 GVSA Nomination Form/Eligibility Guidelines and Tips for writing an effective nomination
A dessert reception honoring the nominees and winners of the Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards will be held on Thursday, May 6th, 2027. Individual seat tickets and sponsorships are available. Donations are also welcome. All sponsorships must be received by Thursday, April 15, for publicity opportunities.
“Well done today!… I was inspired by so many stories of impact. I was surprised by how many award winners I knew, too…The HandsOn team did a terrific job!”
2026 Forsyth County Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards Program
Read more about this year’s category winners!
The Forsyth County Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards are sponsored locally by HandsOn NWNC, United Way of Forsyth County and Salem College, on behalf of the NC Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service and the Office of the Governor. For questions regarding the Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards, contact the Development and Engagement Coordinator.
