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Volunteer NH! strongly believes in recognizing and rewarding
volunteerism throughout the State of New Hampshire by offering
the following award programs.
This award was created by former Governor John Sununu to honor
volunteer administrators and salute their excellence in leadership
and management of volunteers in New Hampshire.
Governor Lynch has carried on the tradition of this award,
which was formerly named after Peg McGarity, who brought 17 years
of experience to her position as executive director of the
Governor's Office of Volunteerism and promoted volunteerism and
professional volunteer management. Click here for more details.
In 2003, Volunteer NH! established the Spirit of New Hampshire
Awards,a state-level recognition program to honor exemplary
contributions to volunteerism. The annual fall gala augments the
many volunteer recognition events that occur in communities
throughout the state each year. The Spirit of New Hampshire
Awardsare presented in two major categories. Volunteer Service
Awards honor people who provide direct volunteer service in the
categories of youth, adult, senior, family, group and national
service program. Volunteer Program Champion Awards recognize
exemplary volunteer programs in businesses, non-profit
organizations, educational institutions, faith-based groups,
municipalities, service clubs and government
agencies. Click here for more details.
In 2005, the New Hampshire Volunteer of the Month Award,
was added to the Spirit of New Hampshire recognition program, to
extend volunteer recognition throughout the year. This monthly
award is presented at a scheduled meeting of the Governor and
Executive Council and honors a youth, an adult, or a senior whose
volunteer contributions improve life in New Hampshire. Click here for more details.
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