Giving From the Heart Volunteer Awards

The Catawba County United Way will be hosting the annual Giving from the Heart Volunteer Awards on June 11. This is the opportunity to recognize those invaluable individuals who make all the difference when it comes to helping local non-profits assist those in a crisis.

Nomination Form below.

One agency/organization may submit a maximum of five nominations in each category: adult individual, youth and group. We have limited space at the venue so get your nominations in as soon as possible.

• March 27 - Nominee Applications OPEN. 
• May 16 - Nominations DUE .
• June 11 - Giving From the Heart Awards - Conover Station (Lunch served 11:30 a.m. presentations at 12 p.m.)

The top ten GFH nominees (as reviewed by the GFH judges) are also submitted as nominations for the annual NC Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards.

During this special event, all nominees will be recognized with a certificate. Three winners, one in each category – Youth, Individual, and Group – will be named. The winners of the “Giving From the Heart” award will each receive $500 from Piedmont Natural Gas to be paid to the non-profit organization of their choice.

Eligibility requirements include:

• Nominee’s volunteer organization must serve the community in Catawba County.
• Volunteer nominated by a non-profit (501 C3) or a governmental agency to receive the award.
• Volunteer has served at least a year at nominating non-profit.
• Youth award - Individual 18 years or younger. Youth groups are eligible for the Group Award.
• An adult, youth or group is eligible in one category only.
• Group Award is for groups of 2 or more individuals.

The Catawba County United Way is focused on building relationships to support our community with collaboration, compassion and purpose. For more information about the CCUW call 828-327-6851.