March 01, 2006
Wednesday

Nominations for First Lady Nancy Murkowski's 2006 Volunteer Awards are now being accepted. The nomination forms, due by March 24, are available on the First Lady's website, at the capitol in Juneau, or at the governor's regional offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kenai and Wasilla.

"Alaska is blessed with many profoundly dedicated people who willingly give of their time and talents to a multitude of unpaid volunteer activities," said the First Lady. "I am honored to once again request nominations of those who inspire all of us by example." The First Lady's Volunteer Awards are presented each year to Alaskans who demonstrate either lengthy service to the community or state, extraordinary personal commitment, or whose efforts have resulted in a significant impact to their community or the state.

First Lady Bella Hammond started the awards in the mid-1970's and they have continued throughout the years in honor of Alaskans who volunteer for the benefit of others. Suzanne McLaughlin chairs this year's Volunteer Awards Committee and Joan Humphrey serves as vice chair.

First Lady Nancy Murkowski will honor this year's award recipients on April 24th in Anchorage.

On the Web:

Nomination forms: http://gov.state.ak.us/nancy/

Source of News:

Office of the Governor
http://www.gov.state.ak.us

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