January 30, 2012, Juneau, Alaska – First Lady Sandy Parnell has opened the nomination period for the First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Awards, honoring Alaskans who invest their valuable time in volunteer service.

The First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Awards recognize men, women and youth who make a significant impact in Alaska through their charitable activities and volunteerism.

An executive committee made up of Alaskans from around the state will select award recipients from the nominees, and winners will be recognized at a ceremony in May.

Nominations are due by March 1. For more information, log on to the governor’s website:https://gov.alaska.gov/parnell/governors-office/volunteer-awards.html. Nomination forms are also available at the Capitol in Juneau, or at the governor’s regional offices in Anchorage and Fairbanks.

Source: Office of Governor Parnell