Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that she will serve as Honorary Chair of the 32
ndAnnual Governors Volunteer Awards. The Governors Volunteer Awards administered by the
OneStar Foundation honor the exemplary service of individuals groups and organizations in Texas that have made a significant and measurable contribution to their communities through service and volunteering.
I believe that we are each called to service whether we serve our neighbors our communities our state or our country the First Lady said. The positive impact that volunteerism and service to others has is immeasurable and Im looking forward to recognizing and honoring those who go above and beyond to help their fellow Texans.
The First Lady also announced that nominations for the 2015 Governors Volunteer Awards are now open. Nominations are now being accepted for the following categories:
- Governors Lone Star Achievement
- First Ladys Rising Star
- Partners in Education
- Service to Veterans
- Higher Education Community Impact
- Corporate Community Impact
- Community Leadership
- Senior Corps Community Impact
- AmeriCorps Make a Difference
The nominations will close on Tuesday July 21 2015. To see descriptions and criteria for each award visit
http://onestarfoundation.org/2015-governors-volunteer-awards/. To submit a nomination for an award visit
http://www.tfaforms.com/379117.
Awardees will be honored on Monday September 21 2015 at an evening reception hosted by the First Lady at the Governors Mansion.
