This event, sponsored by the Herndon Town Council as part of “National Volunteer Week” will be held on Sunday April 21, 2024. This special reception honors and extends the Town’s appreciation to the many volunteers who provide dedicated service throughout the year to the Herndon community.

Community organizations are asked to nominate qualifying volunteers to be honored at this event by submitting the online nomination forms below.

The deadline for all nominations is Monday, March 18, 2024.

For questions, or assistance with the nomination forms, please contact Kate Keifer at 703-435-6800 x2120 or VolunteerAppreciation@herndon-va.gov

OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERS

This honor recognizes all volunteers from your organization who meet the following criteria.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Nominees shall have given a minimum of 100 hours of volunteer service during the past year, which have been performed in the Town of Herndon and/or provided direct benefit to the Town of Herndon. These hours can be given through more than one organization.


2. Volunteer hours need not have been in a leadership or chairman role – just noteworthy and of extra and consistent effort.

Outstanding Volunteer Nomination Form

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

This special award will honor up to three adult volunteers and one teen volunteer who meet the following criteria.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Nominees shall have provided extensive community-wide support through volunteer efforts extending over several years or shall have volunteered for special projects involving considerable leadership, time and effort. Candidates may have volunteered in typical assignments, but through their leadership and dedication, have produced exceptional results. This service shall have been performed in the Town of Herndon and/or provided direct benefit to the Town of Herndon.


2. Volunteer efforts may be in several different organizations with a minimum of two years of service.


3. Previous Distinguished Service honorees are reconsidered after a ten-year period. A listing of our community’s previous honorees can be found here.

Distinguished Service Nomination Form

DISTINGUISHED CORPORATE SERVICE

This special award will honor up to two businesses or corporations located in the Town of Herndon or contributing to the Town who meet the following criteria.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Nominees shall demonstrate pride in the Town illustrated through involvement in projects and events that bring business and people to the Town of Herndon. They should have an ongoing community impact through a partnership with the Town or Town of Herndon-based businesses or organizations that help benefit the Town and its residents and visitors.


2. Nominees should have a historical record of supporting volunteerism through innovation, employee volunteer programs, volunteer hours, number of volunteers, monetary support, and so on.

Distinguished Corporate Service Nomination Form