It's Almost Time to Honor Your Favorite Volunteer
2020 marked the start of a new Nancy Perry Day of Caring tradition, the Ad Astra Honors. Ad Astra Honors celebrate volunteers in our community who go above and beyond to serve others. They are the unsung heroes, rarely seeking recognition and often are happy working their magic out of the spotlight.
The Honors will eventually encompass a variety of volunteer awards, including the Marge Heeney Award that honors volunteers who work directly with United Way. In 2021, we split the Ad Astra honors into two categories. The Professional category accepts nominations of volunteers ages 22 and over. The Youth category accepts nominations of volunteers ages 21 and younger.
Who can be nominated?
To be considered for this award, the candidate must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Create or support a program that created long lasting impact in Jackson, Jefferson, Douglas or Shawnee counties.
- Have completed more than 25 verified hours of service (From August 2023 – August 2024) in one of the impact areas below:
- Education
- Health
- Financial Stability
- Basic Needs
- Must live, work or learn in one of the counties that we serve (Jackson, Jefferson, Douglas or Shawnee)
Ad Astra Honors nominations open each summer, and links to the nomination forms will be posted at https://www.uwkawvalley.org/ad-astra-volunteer-honors and on our social media channels. Build your volunteer resume now with opportunities from KawValleyVolunteers.org. If you have questions about the Ad Astra Honors or volunteering in general, please reach out to Jess Barraclough, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives.