ServeMontana Award Nominations Sought
The Governor’s Office of Community Service has announced that nominations for the annual ServeMontana Awards are now open.
This award has recognized Montanans from across the state for more than 10 years. This year nominations are open until March 31. The public is encouraged to nominate individuals and groups of all ages and backgrounds for their outstanding volunteerism and leadership. All service must be performed in Montana or by Montanans.
The ServeMontana Awards are presented in partnership with Montana’s Credit Unions.
“We encourage Montanans to nominate outstanding community volunteers from every corner of our great state” said Sarah R. Sadowski, director of GOCS. “The individuals and groups who volunteer are essential to communities and preserve our Montana way of life. We look forward to honoring the people who make positive impacts through volunteer service.”
Ideal individual nominees are people of all ages and groups who:
• Impact change in others’ lives through volunteerism
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to serving their community
• Engage in service that significantly benefits others
• Exhibit leadership through service
• Represent determination and perseverance • Is an AmeriCorps Alum (State and National, VISTA, and NCCC)
•Are serving with AmeriCorps Seniors (Foster Grandparents, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Senior Companions) Group nominee categories include:
• Group Service Award (nonprofit, faith-based, general): A team of people who positively impact their community through meaningful volunteer service.
• Business Service Award (small, mid-size, large, entrepreneur/ partnership, enterprise/corporation): A business that has made an impact through community volunteerism or has a record of supporting volunteerism through policies and practices.
To learn more and submit a nomination, visit serve. mt.gov or go to https:// www.surveymonkey.com/r/ 2026SMA.
Selected awardees will be notified in May and honored at a ceremony in June.
