Non-Competitive

Non-competitive means the person filling out the nomination form is actually notifying the state that they have determined the individual or group listed is deserving of this honor.  Other than awards coordinators checking to see that the nominee has not received a Governor’s Volunteer Award in the past, there is no further review process at the state level to decide who does or does not get an award.  However, the Governor’s Office reserves the right to refuse to bestow an award if it is deemed inappropriate.