Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and Volunteer Louisiana are seeking nominations for outstanding volunteers and national service members for the 2025 Champions of Service Awards. Nominations are open to any person, group, or business that has demonstrated exceptional commitment and made significant contributions to volunteerism in Louisiana. Nominations will close on Friday, January 31, 2025.

Champions can be individuals, groups, or businesses that have made outstanding service contributions to their communities. Seven geographic regions throughout the state will each have one Champion of Service recognized. In addition to individual awards, an AmeriCorps member and a volunteer group will also be awarded.

Criteria for Recognition:

Regional nominees must be Louisiana residents living or serving in the region of their nomination. Champions demonstrate dedication to enhancing the lives of Louisiana citizens through the following examples:
  • Demonstrating excellence in volunteerism, community service, national service, civic, social, or corporate responsibility.
  • Displaying creative utilization of people, resources, and opportunities.
  • Playing a significant role in advocating for volunteerism within the local community.
  • Making an outstanding contribution to community service efforts.
How to Submit a Nomination:
  • Interested individuals can submit nominations through the provided online form (500-word limit).
  • Please reach out to volunteerlouisiana@crt.la.gov with any questions.
  • Nominations close at midnight on Friday, January 31, 2025.

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* Nominator: Please share your information so we can contact you.

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* Nominee: Please share information on the person, business, or group you are nominating.

If you are unsure of your nominees personal address, you may use your organizations or your personal address as a placeholder.

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* Are you submitting this nomination to recognize the work of an individual person, business or group, or AmeriCorps member?

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* If you are submitting an individual nominee, which regional area does your nominee reside in?

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* Please tell us about your nominee (500 words max.):

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  • ACTION: What does your nominee do?
  • NEED: What community need(s) does your nominee address?
  • IMPACT: What is different as a result of your nominee's service?
  • INSPIRATION: What makes your nominee unique/special?

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* Additional Information (Optional):

Please provide supplementary information that could enhance your nominee's application, including online links to news stories, websites, social media, etc.

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* Reference:

As part of the nomination process, references must be provided to verify the scope and extent of the nominee's activities. References should be individuals familiar with the community service activities for which the nomination is made and should not include the nominee or any individuals related to the nominee.

 
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