 We are so excited to announce the Serve Indiana Awards For Excellence is happening this year!!! The ceremony will be virtual and will take place November 4th, 2021 12pm EST.
Click Here to Register to attend the virtual ceremony: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3608179763029895692
Nominations Are Now Open!
The Categories Are:
Serve Indiana Government Entity Award: This category recognizes any local or state government that has made a substantial positive impact in Hoosier communities through contributions of time and talent. The nomination must demonstrate an ongoing community or statewide impact through volunteerism and/or philanthropy.
Corporate Volunteer: Any business with a significant presence in Indiana that has made a substantial positive impact in Hoosier communities through contributions of time and talent is eligible for this award. The nomination must demonstrate an ongoing community or statewide impact through corporate volunteerism and/or philanthropy.
National Service Member: Any National Service member serving in a position supported by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) at the time of nomination is eligible for this award. This includes AmeriCorps, AmeriCorps VISTA, Senior Corps and Learn and Serve America participants. This award is not intended for supervisors/directors of National Service members/programs.
Volunteer Program Award: Any schools, faith-based organizations, mentoring programs, nonprofit organizations, and service clubs are all potential nominees for this award. The extraordinary work volunteers accomplish in communities is often driven by an organization or club. This award acknowledges the importance this support can make in community life. The nominees in this category strive to make communities better places to live through a variety of activities or by focusing on one issue of primary importance in their community.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Any individual who has exhibited a lifetime commitment to service in their communities, primarily in Indiana, is eligible for this award. While there is no minimum age or years of service requirement, most nominees have contributed a minimum of 25 years of service to their community through volunteer positions. This should not include employment in a public service position.
Volunteerism Award: Any individual 18 years or over by October 1, 2021 is eligible for this award. Minimum of 5 hours per month or equivalent of 60 hours per year.
Youth Volunteer of the Year: Any individual who is under the age of 18 by October 1, 2021 is eligible for this award. Minimum of 8 hours per month or equivalent of 96 hours per year.
Go to Serve Indiana Awards for Excellence for more information and learn how to submit your nominations!
Nomination forms must be submitted by 5pm EST. Thursday, July 1st
 Public Allies is looking for fill their 13th cohort. If you have questions about the Ally experience, this event is for you! Join us on June 16 at 4:00 EST and get your questions answered by alumni. Register at https://tinyurl.com/registerqanda
 Young people are speaking up for what they believe in and Afterschool Alliance wants to amplify their voices! They are calling on youth to show their creativity & passion by submitting a story about their afterschool experience this year and their hopes for the future. Apply at 3to6.co/youth_stories
 In May, We celebrated Maddie Grimm as our latest Serve Indiana Ambassador! She is the phenomenal AmeriCorps Program Director at United Way of Porter County. We were thrilled to share her story last month!
Find more on Maddie's AmeriStory by checking out our Facebook page.
 AmeriCorps Alums, join Maddie and all of our AMAZING ambassadors by applying to be a Serve Indiana Ambassador! Apply through Survey Monkey
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