Worcester County Seeking Nominations for Volunteer Spirit Awards

Snow Hill, Maryland (June 7, 2023) – To honor volunteers whose contributions help improve the quality of life locally, Worcester County residents are invited to nominate individuals, organizations, and businesses for the Volunteer Spirit of Worcester County awards. The nomination period is open June 7 – August 25 at 4:30 p.m.

"This past year, we have started to move towards a new normal, and residents are volunteering in the community again,” Human Resources Specialist Kelly Brinkley said. “It is wonderful to see the full support for our local nonprofits return, and nominating an individual, group, or business for the 2023 Volunteer Spirit of Worcester County is the perfect opportunity to showcase their dedicated service."

Volunteer Spirit nominations will be accepted for each of the following eight categories, with one winner to be chosen from each: individual, group/team, emerging leader, faith-based, nonprofit volunteer program, local business, veteran, and lifetime achievement.

Nominees should reside in and represent the volunteer spirit of Worcester County. Nomination forms are found online at www.worcestervolunteer.org. Once there, click on “News.” Completed forms may be submitted to the Human Resources Office, Room 1301 in the Worcester County Government Center in Snow Hill, or by contacting Brinkley at 410-632-0090 or kbrinkley@co.worcester.md.us.

All five branch libraries – Berlin, Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Pocomoke, and Snow Hill will have paper copies of the nomination form. This year nomination forms may be completed and submitted at any Worcester County branch library.

To highlight the outstanding services of the volunteers, the Worcester County commissioners will be presenting award winners at their September 19 meeting. The Volunteer Spirit of Worcester County takes place in cooperation with the annual Governor’s Service Awards program.