Anyone within the Memphis, Shelby County, and Mid-South area is eligible to be nominated in the categories of exceptional volunteers, nonprofits, businesses, and healthcare workers.

MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 14, 2023 – Volunteer Memphis announced today that nominations are now open for its 6^th annual Volunteer Memphis Awards. Now through May 5, nominations for exceptional volunteers, nonprofits, businesses, and healthcare workers can be submitted on Volunteer Memphis’ website at https://volunteermemphis.org/volunteer-memphis-awards/. The Volunteer Memphis Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on June 15, 2023 at the Memphis Botanical Gardens.

“Memphis, Shelby County, and the Mid-South are known for being selfless examples of volunteerism. We are honored to be able to celebrate the exceptional service happening across the region through our Volunteer Memphis Awards,” said Reggie Crenshaw, President and CEO of Leadership Memphis and Volunteer Memphis.  

The Volunteer Memphis Awards celebrate the more than 300,000 Mid-South volunteers who selflessly give their time to help those in need. Volunteer Memphis partners with more than 400 organizations to serve people across the Mid-South. These awards give communities a chance to call attention to their volunteers, nonprofits, businesses, and healthcare workers’ incredible work. 

All nominations for the Volunteer Memphis Awards are due by May 5, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Please make sure all nominations follow the guidelines below.

Nominations are accepted from the following counties: Fayette, Haywood, Lauderdale, Madison, Shelby and Tipton counties in Tennessee; DeSoto, Tate and Tunica counties in Mississippi; and Crittenden County in Arkansas.

Nomination Guidelines:

• Nominations accepted now through May 5, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
• Self-nominations are accepted
• Only fully completed submissions will be accepted
• There will be 3 finalists – those finalists will be notified no later than June 3, 2023
• Every nominee will receive a certificate of appreciation.

VOLUNTEER MEMPHIS AWARD CATEGORIES

2023 Adult Volunteer of the Year

Nominees can be a board member, millennial volunteer, community advocate, lifetime volunteer, or volunteer administrator that has given exemplary service to one or more nonprofit, civic, or faith-based organizations.

2023 Youth Volunteer of the Year

Nominees can be a volunteer under the age of 18 that has given exemplary service to one or more nonprofit, civic or faith-based organizations.

2023 Nonprofit of the Year

The nominated organization demonstrates a commitment to outstanding volunteer management practices that result in a significant, meaningful, and measurable impact in the Mid-South community. This organization should offer dynamic volunteer program(s) and opportunities that are meaningful and engaging to its staff, volunteers, and the community it serves.

2023 Corporate Citizen of the Year

The nominated business or company has exhibited outstanding philanthropic support in the community. This corporation has been instrumental in providing an exceptional volunteer program that allows and encourages employees to engage in the community.

2023 Healthcare Humanitarian of the Year

Nominate a healthcare worker for the 2023 Healthcare Humanitarian Award. A nominee can be a first responder, healthcare practitioner, healthcare technician, or healthcare support worker who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to their progression and to the health of the Mid-South.

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About Volunteer Memphis:

Volunteer Memphis builds capacity for effective volunteering and connecting people with opportunities to serve throughout Memphis and Shelby County. The organization helps individuals, families, corporate teams, and community groups strengthen Memphis and the Mid-South through service at more than 400 nonprofit organizations. Our volunteers are at work every day of the year, tutoring and mentoring children, helping individuals and families make pathways out of poverty, improving our Memphis and Shelby County environment, and more. Volunteer Memphis is an affiliate of the Hands-On Network, an association of 250 volunteer service organizations across 16 countries and an action Initiative of Leadership Memphis. For more information, please visit VolunteerMemphis.org.