Governor's Volunteer Service Award (GVSA)

2027 Local Volunteer Awards | Nominations Now Open!

The Governor's Volunteer Service Award (GVSA) honors the spirit of volunteerism by recognizing individuals and groups who make significant contributions to their communities through volunteer service.

Individuals and groups from the public, nonprofit, and private sectors may be nominated by a community member. In Alamance County, United Way of Alamance County serves as the county-designated coordinator for this recognition program.

Nomination Deadline: Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM

GVSA Eligibility Guidelines

Before submitting a nomination, please review the following eligibility requirements:

• Length of Service: Nominees must have volunteered in North Carolina for at least one year. Volunteer service performed outside the state is not eligible.
• Compensation: Nominees cannot receive compensation for their service, including school credit, loaned executive arrangements, or other forms of compensation.
• Required Service: Service cannot be mandated by a school, court, or other authority.
• Self-Nominations: Self-nominations are not accepted.
• Family Nominations: Family members may not nominate their own family members.
• Group Nominations: Groups must be nominated by someone outside of the group.
• Previous Recipients: Individuals who have received this award within the past 10 years are not eligible.

How to Submit a Nomination

Completed nominations must be submitted using the Governor's Volunteer Service Award Application (PDF).

Please email completed applications to:

Tara Nager
tnager@uwalamance.org

Submission Deadline: Thursday, December 3, 2026, by 5:00 PM

For additional information about the Governor's Volunteer Service Award, or to access the nomination application in both PDF and Word formats, please visit the United Way of Alamance County website.

County Recognition and Awards

Award selections are based on the nominee's volunteer efforts, commitment of time, accomplishments, community impact, and contributions to enhancing the lives of others. Nominations are evaluated by a Review Committee.

• Five Local Award Recipients: Five volunteers will be selected as Alamance County's Governor's Volunteer Service Award recipients.
• Agency Recognition: The agencies that nominate these five volunteers will each receive a $1,000 award, courtesy of the Labcorp Charitable Foundation, in recognition of their work and commitment to volunteerism.
• State Recognition: Of the five Alamance County nominees submitted to the state, one may be recommended for the Governor's Medallion Award for Volunteer Service, the highest level of volunteer recognition in North Carolina. This recommendation is at the discretion of the County Award Coordinator and Review Committee.

Award Presentation

The award presentation will take place during United Way of Alamance County's December Community Council gathering.

Thursday, December 10, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Graham, NC

Additional details, including the location, will be shared in the coming weeks.

We encourage you to think about the volunteers and groups making a meaningful difference throughout Alamance County and take a moment to recognize their contributions. We look forward to celebrating the individuals and groups who help make our community stronger!

Questions? Contact Tara Nager at tnager@uwalamance.org