The Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame

The Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame was established in 1989 by the Governor’s Office for Volunteerism to honor extraordinary Iowans who have freely given their precious time and talent in countless ways to benefit others. Coordination of this program shifted to the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service in 2002.

Being inducted into the Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame is the most prestigious state-level honor volunteers can receive; the people selected are those who have forever changed their community, the state, the nation, or the world with their volunteer service and action.  A special recognition ceremony is held in the state capitol during Volunteer Awareness Day each year, and names of inductees are engraved on a special plaque on permanent display in the State Historical Museum.

You can help recognize the unsung volunteer heroes in your own communities and organizations by submitting a nomination for someone you believe has demonstrated exceptional commitment to volunteerism by helping their community and those in need.  Nominations may be submitted in one of the following categories: individual, organization/nonprofit, group, family, business/corporation, or labor union.

PLEASE NOTE:  Selection of inductees is based on merit and is not necessarily limited to one honoree per nomination category.  A selection may not be made in every category each year.

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Please carefully review the instructions before filling out the online nomination form!  Nomination information must be submitted by midnight on January 8, 2010 through the form available online.  Incomplete or misdirected forms or materials received after the deadline will not be considered.