Nominations Open for Volunteer Heroes

Nominations are being accepted for the annual Volunteer Hero Celebration of Service, hosted by the County of Maui Department of Housing and Human Concerns’ Volunteer Center.

2016 Volunteer Heros: (Left to right, back row,) Jim Porowski, Valerie Bromberg, Alan Takeda, Sandra McGuinness for Lee Chamberlain, Tony Pompillio, Judy Guajardo for Jeannie Brew, (front row) Chrissy Stout for Tannis Grimes, DHHC Deputy Director Jan Shishido, Heather Greenwood for Rosalie Yoshida, DHHC Director Carol Reimann, Mayor Alan M. Arakawa, Myrna Fung and Volunteer Center Coordinator Wendy Stebbins. Photo credit: County of Maui/Ryan Piros

Individuals that volunteer with a nonprofit, private or government volunteer program are eligible to be nominated.

“Every day, volunteers on Maui, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i make a positive impact that is impossible to measure,” said Wendy Stebbins, County of Maui Volunteer Center Coordinator. “Everyone who volunteers their time to help our community is a hero, and the Volunteer Hero Celebration of Service event is the perfect opportunity to assist organizations in showing their sincere gratitude to the individuals whose dedication and commitment truly make a difference in the lives of others.”

The Volunteer Hero Celebration of Service will be held Friday, Oct. 27, 2017 from 9 – 10:30 a.m. at the Mayor’s Conference Room on the 9th Floor of the County Building. The event, which recognizes volunteers who have made a great impact in Maui County, is held in conjunction with National “Make a Difference Day.”

One application per organization will be accepted. All Volunteer Hero nominees will be recognized with a County of Maui Volunteer Hero T-shirt, a certificate of appreciation and a floral lei.

All nominees and their nominator agencies are welcome to attend the event; light refreshments will be provided.

The deadline to submit an application is Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Click here to submit a nomination online, and scroll down to the “Volunteer Heroes” link.

For more information, visit here or call Wendy Stebbins at ph. 270-7150.