Outstanding volunteers are again being recognized and honored for their work through Shawano’s Celebration of Giving, presented by the Shawano Area Community Foundation (SACF) and NEW Media.
This will be the 12th year the Celebration of Giving recognizes the spirit of volunteerism in Shawano County.
Area residents are asked to nominate individuals and/or groups who have demonstrated outstanding volunteer service to the community. Five of the nominees will be selected by a committee to receive $1,000 to donate to an area nonprofit of his or her choice.
“The $1,000 donation is only one facet of the Celebration of Giving,” said Raquel Strayer, SACF board chairwoman. “As Willie Nelson once said, ‘When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.’ Ask any volunteer and they will tell you how helping others is a blessing that fills the heart. We are lucky to have a strong network of volunteers who are the unsung heroes behind the scenes in our community. Every day, volunteers make a difference in the life of someone.”
Nominations must be made no later than March 1. Nominees must reside in Shawano County. Nominations are being accepted in five categories:
▪ Health Care Volunteer Award: Recognizes an individual for his or her commitment to improving health and well-being of others through volunteerism. Award sponsor: ThedaCare Physicians
▪ Youth Volunteer Award: Recognizes an area high school student who has embraced and demonstrated the spirit of volunteering and giving back to the community. Award sponsors: Shawano Optimist Club and Shawano Rotary
▪ Bill Mielke Volunteer Educator Award: Recognizes an individual or group for their dedication and passion for education, whose impact can be documented in a measurable way. Award sponsor: Mielke Family Foundation
▪ Wittenberg Community Service Award: Recognizes a group or individual in the Wittenberg area that exhibits dedication and enthusiasm through diversified volunteer work. The work performed has positive impact by improving the quality of life and meeting the needs of the community. Award sponsor: Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats
▪ Shawano Community Service Award: Recognizes an individual who exhibits dedication and enthusiasm through diversified volunteer work. The work performed has positive impact by improving the quality of life and meeting the needs of the community. Award sponsor: An anonymous fund holder within SACF.
To nominate an individual or group, submit the online nomination form at www.cffoxvalley.org/Shawano. Information is available from SACF by calling 715-280-1110 or emailing shawano@cffoxvalley.org.
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