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Nevada Volunteers Now Accepting 2009 Governor’s Points of Light Award

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Nevada Volunteers Now Accepting 2009 Governor’s Points of Light Award

Nominations

(Las Vegas/Reno, Nev.) – Nevada Volunteers announced today that the organization is now

accepting nominations for the 2009 Governor’s Points of Light Awards.

The Governor’s Points of Light Award recognizes individuals and organizations for their dedication,

commitment and determination in promoting and supporting volunteerism throughout Nevada.

“The Governor’s Point of Light Award is the highest honor given by Nevada Volunteers and the state

of Nevada to deserving individuals and organizations who have given a voice to volunteerism and

civic service and have inspired others to help make a difference in their communities,” said Shawn

Lecker-Pomaville, chief executive officer of Nevada Volunteers.

Online nominations are encouraged and can be accessed at www.NevadaVolunteers.org.

All nominations must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on Nov. 21, 2008. Award winners will be

announced at The Governor’s Points of Light Award Gala on Feb. 26, 2008 in Reno, Nev.

For more information on the 2009 Governor’s Points of Light Award nominations, criteria, and

eligibility requirements, please visit www.NevadaVolunteers.org or contact 775.825.1900.

Nevada Volunteers, formerly known as Nevada Commission for National and Community Service,

creates countless opportunities to inspire, teach, train and recognize individuals, organizations, and

businesses across Nevada to develop a legacy of service and citizenship. The Nevada Volunteers is

the Governor's Commission that administers AmeriCorps programs statewide and hosts the annual

Governor's Points of Light award. Since 1994, over 2,047 AmeriCorps members have served

throughout Nevada recruiting more than 14,000 volunteers who have donated over 97,000 hours of

service to local communities. . The Website, www.NevadaVolunteers.org, will eventually become a

single source for Nevadans to go statewide for volunteering opportunities. Those interested in

determining how they can participate should subscribe for e-mail updates at the Nevada Volunteers

Website at www.NevadaVolunteers.org.

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