The Volunteer Center of Erie  County                                                                                                           Lavender Award

The Lavender Award for Excellence is given annually to a program, organization or agency in Erie County, Ohio that has shown exemplary use of volunteers to meet social needs of the community.  Named for Mary Ann Lavender, founder of The Volunteer Center, this award acknowledges the importance of volunteer programs within the agencies that serve those in need. The winning organization receives a donation of $2,000.00 and a special framed award. In addition, the winner will be added to previous winners on a plaque, which bears Mrs. Lavender's image and hangs proudly in The Volunteer Center.

Application forms will be available starting February 2009 at The Volunteer Center. Please call 419-627-0074 for more information.
 

Eligibility

Any program using volunteers in Erie County, Ohio is eligible.

The program may be within an institution that provides opportunities using volunteers to serve that facility, such as a hospital or nursing home. The program may be within an organization or institution that provides opportunities for volunteers to work in other facilities, such as a school program where students work in several institutions.

Any individual is eligible to submit a nomination. whether a client served, a volunteer who serves, a staff member of the organization or someone aware of the magnitude of the work being done.

Past Winners

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