(Aspen, CO) Pitkin County is now accepting nominations for outstanding volunteers to be honored with 2011 Pitkin County Cares Volunteer Service Awards. Citizens are invited to submit nominations for people who are making a difference in the community.
The Pitkin County Cares Volunteer Service Awards were established to honor individuals and groups for their outstanding service, leadership and civic involvement.
The overall volunteer category is called the “Greg Mace Award” recognizing an outstanding, lifelong volunteer. The award is named after the late Greg Mace, a well known Aspen native, Ashcroft resident and long-time member of Mountain Rescue Aspen. In addition to this overall volunteer category, winners will be chosen for their service in the following sub-categories: Children/youth, Seniors, Health, Community Pride, Education, Good Samaritan, Environment, Rising Star (18 years and younger) and Exceptional One-Time Events.
In addition to this overall volunteer category, winners will be chosen for their service in the following sub-categories: Children/youth, Seniors, Health, Community Pride, Education, Good Samaritan, Environment, Rising Star (18 years and younger) and Exceptional One-Time Events.
Pitkin County Commissioners will recognize those selected for the local awards during a televised regular meeting at a date to be announced.
Applications are available at Pitkin County Community Relations, 530 East Main Street, Aspen (3rd floor Courthouse Plaza), or by contacting Pat Bingham 920-5204 or patb@co.pitkin.co.us and on our web page: www.aspenpitkin.com .
Nomination Deadline:
Friday, August 5th, 2011