Volunteer Center of Burlington County Seeks Nominees for Prestigious Award

The Volunteer Center of Burlington County is seeking nominees for its Lloyd Ritter Community Service Award, and this year includes a pair of firsts for the award.

For the first time in history, members of the public are encouraged to submit names of individuals who deserve to be honored because of their outstanding records of community service and volunteerism.

The Volunteer Center will also honor up to three Burlington County residents at its annual awards dinner in the fall, also for the first time.

“We are extremely proud of our 16 past recipients, each of who was honored at our annual awards dinner,” Volunteer Center President Kimberly Mattson said. “However, we also realize there are many unsung, low profile community activists who need to be publicly recognized, applauded, and formally thanked, for their distinguished volunteer service. That said, we are asking county residents to bring to our attention their neighbors, coworkers, and acquaintances they deem worthy of the Community Service Award, and take the time to provide us with some background information.”

To access the nomination form, visit www.volunteercenterburlingtoncounty.org. The form can be filled out and submitted electronically, or printed out and mail to the Volunteer Center at Burlington County College, Parker Center 122,County Route 530, Pemberton, NJ 08068.

Those seeking additional information can call (856) 894-9311, Ext. 1492 or via email –volcenter@hotmail.com.

The deadline for nominations is April 14.