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Nominations Open for the 2027 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards!

Submit your nomination using the GVSA Nomination Form.

The 2027 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards (GVSA) application is now open and accepting nominees from all regions in Illinois. The GVSA program honors individuals who show outstanding commitment to volunteerism and community service in Illinois. U.S. citizenship is not required, but nominees must be Illinois residents. There is no specific timeframe for when the volunteer work took place; both past and ongoing efforts are eligible.

Please note that self-nominations and applications that include more than one nominee will be disqualified.

If the nominee passes away during the application period, they may still be selected and honored. In that case, the award will be presented to their family during the ceremony.

Applications are being accepted October 29 through December 31, 2027.

Submissions should describe the nominee’s volunteer efforts, the community's needs they have addressed, the impact of their work, and any supporting materials that help show their contributions.

Awardees will be selected by geographical region and the following categories:

Senior Volunteer (65+)
Adult Volunteer (19-64)
Youth Volunteer (18 & Under)
AmeriCorps Seniors Member (Foster Grandparent, RSVP, or Senior Companion)
AmeriCorps Member

Award winners will be recognized at an in-person luncheon in the spring.

Questions: DHS.ServeIllinois@illinois.gov.
 

September 11th: 9/11 National Day of Service

October 9th: Illinois Conference on Volunteer Administration (ICOVA)

November 1st – 12th: 1 Act of Kindness Pledge

November 11th: Veteran’s Day

November 21st: Family Volunteer Day

December 1st: Giving Tuesday