Area groups seek nominations for exceptional volunteers

The United Way of Southeast Missouri and the Volunteer Intergenerational Center are accepting nominations for the 18th annual Volunteer Recognition Awards to distinguish and honor the exceptional volunteer efforts in Southeast Missouri. Developed to recognize the array of efforts contributed from numerous individuals and organizations that have significantly affected the community in the past year, this program encourages local agencies and organizations to recognize their outstanding volunteers through a nomination. Categories include youth/ young adult (for those 25 and under); adult (for those 26 to 59 years); senior adult (60 years of age plus) and group/organization. Multiple nominations are accepted by individuals, agencies or organizations.

A panel of judges will select an outstanding volunteer from each category to receive an award. A luncheon will be held April 19 at the Drury Lodge to present awards and recognize all nominees.

For more information or for nomination forms, contact either VIC at 2117 Broadway, Cape Girardeau, 335-7555, or the United Way of Southeast Missouri at 1858 Broadway, Cape Girardeau, 334-9634. Deadline for nominations is March 18.

The United Way of Southeast Missouri serves as the leader in uniting people and resources around health and human service issues to care for people in our community. The Volunteer Intergenerational Center matches volunteers of all ages with volunteer opportunities. Both organizations promote volunteerism to enhance community support. For more information about the United Way of Southeast Missouri, visit www. unitedwayofsemo.org. For information about VIC, visit www. vicrsvp. org.