DELAWARE — Delaware Governor John Carney will present the 2023 Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards to 11 individuals, four groups, and five emerging leaders during a June 21 ceremony to recognize their remarkable service to Delaware. These prestigious awards acknowledge the significant impact that young volunteers make in their communities, inspiring others to join in making a positive difference.
“Giving your time, talent, and energy in service to others and community is one of the most selfless things a person can do,” Governor Carney said. “To see the number of young people we are honoring this year and the range of their volunteer activities makes me proud for the future of our state. These young people are helping to change the lives of people in need and inspiring others to follow their lead.”
The Governor will be joined by an expected 175 people at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover to honor the young volunteers. The awards ceremony begins with a reception at 5:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. and the official ceremony at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 each and are available for purchase here.
The Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards, administered by the State Office of Volunteerism, honors the contributions of individuals and groups in Delaware that have made a positive impact in their communities or across the state through service and volunteering. The awards are sponsored by the Office of the Governor, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of State Service Centers, State Office of Volunteerism and the Governor’s Commission on Community and Volunteer Service.
“It’s an honor to recognize the inspiring dedication and compassion of young volunteers in Delaware,” said Department of Health and Social Services Secretary Molly Magarik. “The Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards allow us to acknowledge and celebrate these remarkable individuals who embody the true spirit of service.”
The 2023 youth award recipients have demonstrated remarkable commitment and dedication to serving their communities. Their selfless contributions encompass a wide range of activities, such as assisting with food distribution, organizing various drives to collect essential items, raising funds for local nonprofits, creating educational programs, establishing a youth medicine program to support aspiring medical students, engaging in workshops to create cards for seniors, providing mentorship and tutoring to students, promoting recycling and environmental stewardship, advocating for vulnerable populations, offering vital emergency services, and contributing to the arts.
For more information about the awards or volunteer opportunities, visitvolunteer.delaware.gov.
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