Town of Southbury Accepting Nominations of Exceptional Volunteers

From the Town of Southbury:

The Town of Southbury, “A Town that Runs on Volunteers,” is pleased to announce that we are accepting nominations to recognize truly exceptional volunteers in our town. There are four categories of awards this year, from length of service, outstanding leadership, extraordinary voluntary contribution to a community nominated service award. Jeffrey Manville, first selectman, has stated that volunteers are the backbone of our community and deserve recognition each and every day.

The nomination process is open to all and details and the nomination packet are available on the town’s website. Please feel free to nominate anyone you or your group feels has given above and beyond in volunteer service to our town. All nominations must be received by Aug. 8 to be considered.

Awards will be presented at 3 p.m. on Aug. 28 at the third, annual Volunteer Award Luncheon at Ballantine Park Pavilion. Details are available through the town website. Questions may be directed to the Volunteer Appreciation Committee via volunteers@southbury-ct.gov.

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