25 July 2005

Governor asks Kansans to nominate outstanding community volunteers
“Points of Light Award” to honor community service

Governor Kathleen Sebelius today announced the start of the Kansas Governor’s Points of Light Award Program and is asking Kansans for nominations. The award is designed to honor those who have made a commitment to service in Kansas and are helping to meet critical needs in their communities.

“We all know Kansans who have stepped forward to help make their communities better places to live. Our state benefits every day from their efforts, which often go unrecognized. These community volunteers deserve recognition for their service, so I’m asking the people of Kansas to submit nominations for the Points of Light Award,” the Governor said.

As many as three awards will be given quarterly to recognize volunteer service by an individual, a group, or an entire Kansas community. The volunteer service must be completed in Kansas to be eligible for this award.

The winners of the award will be chosen using the following criteria:

Community Needs and Solution

Connection Building

Ongoing Involvement

Impact

Innovation

The Kansas Volunteer Commission will administer the awards. The Daily Points of Light program was started in 1989 under former President George Bush. The State Points of Light Awards began in 2000 and Kansas is the eighth state to initiate a program.

The first deadline for the nominations is August 18, 2005. Nomination materials are available at www.kanserve.org or Kansas Volunteer Commission, 120 SE 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66612. For questions, call 785.368.6207 or e-mail, pkells@ksde.org.