The Governor's Award for
Outstanding Volunteer Manager

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 Governors Office of Volunteerism and promoted volunteerism and professional volunteer management.

Past Recipients

Lawrence Barker, UNH Cooperative Extension
Lynn Saltonstall, NH Association for the Blind
Donna Wright, Elliot Hospital
Andrea Henry, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Valerie Ricardi, Girl Scouts of Swift Water Council
Letty Barton, Senior Companions
Alexis Walker, Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center
Trish Churchill, Society for the Protection of NH Forests
Deborah Cheever, UNH Cooperative Extension
Lynn DeVivo, Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia
Denise DeBeauprenaunt, ARC Lakes Region
Susan Jenkins, Second Start, Concord
James Doremus, The Friends Program
Dee Martin, NH Lung Association, Bedford

Nominee Eligibility

1. The nominee must have worked at least two years as a manager (paid or unpaid) of volunteers.
   
2. The nominee must demonstrate excellence in program management, exhibit initiative in developing available resources, and be directly responsible for the development and management of a volunteer program at the local and/or state level. (Past recipients will not be considered.)

Nomination Procedure

Nominations must be typed, not exceed two pages, and be accompanied by two letters of testimony. Supporting articles and materials may be attached. Materials will not be returned. Four complete set must be received by April 30, 2008.

What Your Nomination Statement Should Include

1. A summary of the volunteer program or activity that the nominee directs, including the number of volunteers and staff supervised and the impact of the program.
   
2. A brief description of how the nominee has achieved excellence and creativity in carrying out the following responsibilities:
   
   Program Planning and Organization: Include development of the volunteer program, structure,procedures, program design, and utilization of resources.
   
   Staffing and Directing: Include recruitment, training, and motivation and recognition of volunteers and staff.
   
3. A brief description of the nominee’s professional accomplishments, community involvement, awards and honors.

For the 2008 Governor's Award Nomination Form click here.