New
Jersey's 1.5 million volunteers contribute
greatly to the quality of life of our
communities. The 2012 New Jersey Governor's
Jefferson Awards provide an opportunity
for you to nominate outstanding individual
volunteers or groups of volunteers who
are making a difference in New Jersey.
The due date for nominations is February
15, 2012.
The
link for more information and for nominations
is www.njgovernorsawards.com/
This
wonderful award has grown in prestige
and popularity over the past two years,
through the blending of the traditional
Governor's Awards with the national Jefferson
Awards for Public Service. Individuals
and/or groups can be nominated in up to
three of the 20 award categories. Everything
can be found online and the requirement
is a 300-word nomination.
The
categories include: education, arts, health,
corporate leadership, youth service, among
many others. Also, this year there is
a one-time-only category to recognize
those who responded to Hurricane Irene.
There
is a reception and awards ceremony for
those selected, their nominators, and
guests. Each of the honorees is also featured
on www.nj.com.
This year, the ceremony will take place
in April, in order for the NJ honorees
to be submitted for consideration at the
national level.
We
ask that you spread the word and nominate
outstanding volunteers who contribute
their time, talents, and commitment to
their communities.
