Spirit Of Service Awards: Start Your Nominations!

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It's not the Oscars, or the Nobel Prize. But in our world of service it's nice to recognize Americans who exemplify the ideal of service that we here at ServiceNation believe can change the future.

So it's nice that the Corporation For National And Community Service takes time each year to honor volunteers who are doing great work. It's called the Spirit Of Service Award and the Corporation is now taking nominations for 2010 (the winners will receive their award at this year's National Conference on Volunteering and Service, which will take place in New York City June 28-30.

Here's what the Corporation says about the award and how you can make a nomination:

Do you know someone who has made a
big difference in his or her community?

The Corporation for National and Community Service is committed to recognizing and celebrating outstanding service by their volunteers and members. The Spirit of Service Awards pay tribute to the most outstanding participants in each of the Corporation’s programs - including Senior Corps, AmeriCorps and Learn and Serve America.

Awards will be presented to the winners during special ceremonies at the 2010 National Conference on Volunteering and Service, June 28-30, in New York City. Nominations are currently being sought through April 12, 2010. Nominees must exemplify the spirit of national service, demonstrate exceptional service or leadership, and serve as role models for others in their community. Nominations should include information about the impact of the nominee's service.

• Click here to nominate a Senior Corps volunteer
• Click here to nominate an AmeriCorps member
• Click here to nominate a Learn and Serve America participant or program

You can get inspired to make a nomination by reading all about last year's winners here. The deadline for submitting a nomination is April 12, and if you have any questions the Corporation will be hosting a conference call next Tuesday:

Spirit of Service Awards conference call
Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 4 p.m., EST
To access the call, please dial: 200-619-0208
Passcode: TAYLOR

If you missed the call, you can access the recording approximately one hour after the call for one week by dialing: 866-479-8683, Passcode: 4899

So if you know someone who is full of service spirit (and you know you do), submit their name so their dedication can be recognized. And no, Vanity Fair will not be hosting a party after the award ceremony.