United Way of the Capital Region's Volunteer Center will accept nominations for the Volunteer of the Year and Essence of Humanity awards, which recognize individuals and groups for their outstanding community service in Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry counties.
Volunteer of the Year awards will be presented in several categories, including Youth - individual nominees, age 17 or younger; Adults - individual nominees, age 18 or older; Groups - groups of volunteers of any age; and Founder's Award - outstanding volunteer leadership.
The Essence of Humanity Award is given to an individual who demonstrates remarkable courage, love, strength, determination, encouragement, inspiration, and persistence in the face of adversity. The award is open to individuals who have overcome challenges through adversity or obstacles involving economic hardship, physical disabilities, physical and/or mental illness, and more, as well as caregivers who have exhibited attributes worthy of recognition in delivering special care for those individuals described above. These individuals may fall under the category of parent, extended family member, coach, counselor, physician, social worker, neighbor, benefactor, and more.
A panel of judges will review the nominations and select awards recipients. Individuals interested in nominating an individual or group must complete a form and return it to the Volunteer Center by 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15. Awards will be presented on Thursday, April 18, at a special event.
To obtain a nomination form for the Volunteer of the Year or Essence of Humanity awards, readers may visit http://www.uwcr.org. For more information, readers may contact Heidi Neuhaus at 717-724-4055 or hneuhaus@uwcr.org.
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