Nominations For the 2009 Governor’s Volunteer Awards Now Open!

June 24th, 2009 - Posted by OneStar Foundation - No Comments

OneStar Foundation is proud to announce that nominations for the 2009 Governor’s Volunteer Awards (GVA) are now open!

Do you know an outstanding volunteer in your community? Do you know of an individual, a business, an organization or an agency that is going above and beyond to make a difference? If so, nominate them for GVA. The deadline is August 28, 2009, and the awards ceremony will be held on December 9, 2009, in conjunction with the Governor’s Nonprofit Leadership Conference.

More information about the nomination criteria—including a downloadable nomination form—can be found on the GVA section of our Web site.

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Celebrating Past GVA Winners

April 23rd, 2009 - Posted by OneStar Foundation - No Comments

Every year, OneStar partners with the Office of the Governor to celebrate some of the brightest stars in Texas—our volunteers.

The Governor’s Volunteer Awards (GVA) has a long tradition of recognizing those in our state who devote their time and talents to serving others. For 26 years, GVA has honored some of Texas’ most dedicated community volunteers.  These awards allow Governor Rick Perry to personally recognize some of the individuals, organizations, corporations and public entities that truly embody that Texas tradition of community service.

Through a statewide open nomination process, OneStar Foundation seeks to find those special individuals and organizations that are committed to creating positive, long-lasting change in their communities. OneStar encourages Texans to nominate those around them who are promoting an ethic of service, forging diverse partnerships, increasing the community’s capacity to respond and renewing our Texas communities. After the nomination process and a two-tiered selection process—including a Review Committee and a Blue Ribbon Panel—the selected award winners are recognized by the Governor in a ceremony.

We encourage you to read about the 2008 GVA winners on our Web site.

Are you interested in nominated someone for the 2009 Governor’s Volunteer Awards? If so, stay tuned to this blog for future announcements and information on the nomination process.

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Governor Proclaims National Volunteer Week

April 20th, 2009 - Posted by OneStar Foundation - No Comments

April 19-25, 2009, is National Volunteer Week. This week is a chance for nonprofit organizations, communities and individuals to thank volunteers for their selfless donation of time and work. Volunteers are the backbone of the nonprofit sector; their skills, knowledge and dedication are a crucial part of nonprofit operations and client services.

This week, OneStar will blog daily about volunteer recognition opportunities and events. We hope that you will utilize the resources mentioned here to recognize some outstanding volunteers in your organization!

Today, we want to thank the Office of the Governor for proclaiming this week to be Volunteer Week in Texas.  “There is perhaps no greater gift we can give than our time,” reads the proclamation. “Whether building homes for low-income families, visiting patients in hospitals or participating in fund-raising events, volunteers across the Lone Star State roll up their sleeves every day to lend a helping hand.  Through word and deed, these ordinary men and women demonstrate the civic commitment central to the success of today’s Texas.”

Read the entire proclamation on our Web site here.

Happy Volunteer Week to one and all!

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