The New Mexico Commission for Community Volunteerism, wishes to celebrate the volunteer efforts of thousands of New Mexicans throughout New Mexico. A formal awards ceremony will be held for the 2011 recipients and their guest. The celebration will take place on April 13, 2012 at the Marriott Albuquerque Pyramid North, 5151 San Francisco Road NE · Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109.  Registration forms and information packets will be mailed soon!

To submit a nomination, please download the application and provide to NMCCV no later than April 2, 2012.

Eligibility

Nominees may self-nominate.

Members and staff of the New Mexico Commission for Community Volunteerism, its Awards Committee or Judges are not eligible to nominate or to receive an individual award.

Judging

A panel of judges with significant experience in volunteerism and/or service will carefully review every application. Staff reserves the right to reassign a nomination if another category is found to be more appropriate.

General Information

With the exception of the Lifetime Achievement Award, the nomination must focus on service activities that occurred between 1/01/11 and 12/30/11. Information on these forms may be released to the media and elected officials.

Categories and Criteria

Lifetime Achievement

Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual who, over the course of his or her lifetime, has made significant contributions to New Mexico through volunteer efforts (either as a volunteer, a manager of volunteers, or a combination of both).

Volunteer Award

The Volunteer Award is aimed at recognizing just a few of the many volunteers helping to make New Mexico a better state, while promoting and inspiring further volunteer efforts. The Volunteer Award is presented to New Mexico residents who demonstrate exemplary volunteer service to their communities. The Volunteer Award will give special consideration to service seeking individuals who provide youth with caring adults, safe places, a healthy start, marketable skills and opportunities to serve. Although special consideration will be given to service activities that either benefit or involve young people, the Volunteer Award recognizes service to and by all ages.

Corporate Volunteer Program Award

The Corporate Volunteer Program of the Year recognizes a for-profit organization that runs a particularly effective employee volunteer program. Corporate philanthropic commitments are considered, but the volunteer efforts of the organization are the primary factor.

Nonprofit Volunteer Program Award

The Nonprofit Volunteer Program of the Year recognizes a not for profit organization that exemplifies exceptional volunteer management practices.

Civic Volunteer of the Year Award

Civic Volunteer of the Year Award honors an individual who has improved his or her community through civic engagement. Minimum qualifications are five years of continuous or near continuous service in at least three different areas of the community (library, school, city government, etc.).

Volunteer Administrator of the Year Award

Volunteer Administrator of the Year honors a paid or volunteer manager who exemplifies solid volunteer management skills.

Youth Service New Mexico Awards

Youth Service New Mexico Awards honor youth who have performed outstanding service in their communities and are making a positive impact in their local areas.

Award categories include

• Individual youth, ages 14 and younger
• Individual youth, ages 15-18
• Youth group