2016 Governor’s Points of Light Finalists Announced
For Immediate Release
Contact: Amber Martin-Jahn, Executive Director
(775) 825-1900 | amber@nevadavolunteers.org
2016 Governor’s Points of Light Finalists Announced
RENO/LAS VEGAS, August 12, 2016 — Nevada Volunteers, the Governor’s Commission on Service, is pleased to announce the names of the finalists for the 2016 Governor’s Points of Light Awards, the highest honor bestowed on a volunteer in Nevada. The award is given in 7 categories: Northern Nevada Individual; Southern Nevada Individual; Rural Nevada Individual; Nonprofit and Community Organization Volunteer Program; Corporate Volunteer Program; Volunteer Program Serving Veterans and Volunteer Manager. Finalists will be in attendance at the Governor’s Points of Light Award Ceremony on September 29, 2016 at Bally’s Las Vegas where the award recipient for each category will be announced.
The Governor’s Points of Light Award Ceremony honors individuals, community-based organizations and businesses for their contribution to communities through volunteer service. Award recipients are selected by a panel of leaders in business, government, and nonprofits from across the state based on criteria showing how their volunteerism exemplifies achievement, need, innovation, mobilization and endurance.
2016 Governor’s Points of Light Finalists include:
Individual Volunteer: Northern Nevada
Rick Heckman
Susan Kennedy
Marlys Pryor
Individual Volunteer: Southern Nevada
Jim Jobin
Joseph M. Vassallo, CBP
Stacey Wedding
Individual Volunteer: Rural Nevada
Shelly Aldean
Ted Balash
Mary Ellen Conaway
Nonprofit and Community Organization Volunteer Program
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties
James Seastrand Helping Hands of North Las Vegas
The Discovery
Corporate and Business Volunteer Program
Caesars Entertainment HEROs
CustomInk Three Hearts Volunteer Team
Southwest Medical Associates
Volunteer Manager
Meghan Meagher
Kathy McIntosh
Florence Phillips
Volunteer Program Serving Veterans
Honor Flight Nevada
Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service Program
There are still opportunities to be a part of recognizing these inspiring volunteers and volunteer programs in Nevada:
- Register to attend the awards luncheon on September 29th at Bally’s in Las Vegas.
- Sponsor the awards luncheon showing your support of volunteerism in Nevada.
- Participate in the Silent Auction from your cellphone or desk!
Information on the Governor’s Points of Light Awards can be found at nevadavolunteers.org
