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Friday, 30 January 2009 06:25
Behind the scenes, there are thousands of individuals who are dedicated to helping their fellow man without thought of financial or political gain or recognition. These selfless volunteers play a significant (and often unheralded) role in making Fort Bend County such an outstanding place to live and raise a family. In an effort to recognize some of the contributions made by these generous and giving individuals, Volunteer Fort Bend is seeking nominations for the most outstanding volunteers in the county, who will be honored by Fort Bend County Judge Robert Hebert at the 2009 County Judge's Volunteer Fort Bend Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 23, at the Sweetwater Country Club in Sugar Land.
Fort Bend County's volunteers come from many walks of life – they may be widows or students, retirees or stay-at-home moms, or even people with full-time jobs and families who still find time to do what they can to make their community a better place. They have varied talents – some excel at carpentry or mentoring students, while others shine at taking care of pets, calling a bingo game, or answering phones. What they all have in common, however, is their desire to help in whatever way they can. In various ways, the citizens of Fort Bend County are the beneficiaries of this unwavering generosity.

If you know a volunteer who has made a significant difference to an organization or a group of individuals, you may nominate them to become part of a select group of very special individuals – those who have been deemed the most outstanding volunteers of Fort Bend County. Volunteer categories include, but are not limited to, Youth, Civic, Health, Education, Social Service, Community Development, Groups, and Cultural & Performing Arts.

CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION
To be nominated, all volunteer work must be done in Fort Bend County and the individual must not have received monetary compensation for the work. Volunteer service cannot be restricted to a specific religious denomination or be part of partisan political work.

HOW TO NOMINATE
Nominations may be submitted online by completing the nomination form found on the Volunteer Fort Bend website (www.VolunteerFortBend.org ). Those who prefer a paper version of the nomination form may call Volunteer Fort Bend at 281-499-9102, and a nomination form will be mailed out. The deadline for nominations is Friday, February 27, at 5:00 pm.  Nominations received after the deadline will not be considered.

A panel of judges will review the nominations to select the top four volunteers who have demonstrated acts of extraordinary volunteer service in the community, and who – by their commitment and example – have inspired others to engage in volunteer service.

The winning volunteers and their accomplishments will be honored at a celebratory breakfast on Thursday, April 23, beginning at 7:30 am, at Sweetwater Country Club, 4400 Palm Royale Blvd., in Sugar Land. In addition, Judge Hebert will present each winning volunteer with a prestigious crystal award.

Sponsorships for the awards ceremony are still available. For more information on sponsorships or tickets to the awards ceremony, call Kathy Renfrow, Director of Volunteer Fort Bend, at 281-499-9102, or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Proceeds from the breakfast will benefit Volunteer Fort Bend, an organization devoted to matching volunteers with non-profit organizations that need assistance.
   
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