WINTON – Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award.

The awards program, created by the Office of the Governor in 1979, recognizes North Carolina’s most dedicated volunteers. Through the years, the award has been bestowed on thousands of North Carolinians who have shown concern and compassion for their neighbors by volunteering in their local community.

Each county selects up to ten individuals, businesses, groups/teams and one paid Director of Volunteers to be recognized for their outstanding contributions to their communities. One of the nominees will be nominated for the Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service, which is awarded to the top 20 volunteers in the state. A local committee evaluates the nominations.

To get an application, visit the Hertford County Extension website at http://hertford.ces.ncsu.edu, email Rebecca at rebecca_castello@ncsu.edu or you can stop by the office located at 301 W. Tryon Street Winton.

Please return the completed forms to:

Hertford County Extension

Attn:  Rebecca Castello

301 W. Tryon St.

Winton, NC 27986

Applications must be received no later than 4:30 pm on January 6, 2017.