Nominations sought for ‘Volunteer of the Year Award’

MAT-SU — The Dorothy A. Jones Volunteer of the Year Award was established in 1993 by United Way of Mat-Su to honor the memory of one of the most remarkable leaders in Valley history. Jones was a dedicated volunteer who helped improve the quality of life for Mat-Su valley residents. To the end of her life, she served on the United Way of Mat-Su Board of Directors in addition to her many other areas of service.

The Dorothy A. Jones Volunteer of the Year Award is intended to honor individuals for exceptional volunteer service in health and human service in the Mat-Su Borough.

To be eligible for consideration, nominees must be a Mat-Su Borough resident and must have served as a volunteer in education, income or health within the borough. Nominees are judged by a panel of community leaders, according to length and breadth of service as well as how the nominee’s volunteerism has improved the quality of life for Mat- Su residents.

Deadline for nominations is noon, March 15.

Fax nominations to 745-0635, email cherie@unitedwaymatsu.org or mail United Way of Mat-Su. P.O. Box 872485 Wasilla, AK 99687.

The 2012 Volunteer of the Year Award will be presented at the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon hosted March 27 by United Way of Mat-Su and Greater Palmer Chambers of Commerce at the Palmer Moose Lodge, 1136 S. Cobb St.

To learn about volunteer opportunities in the Mat-Su Valley visit unitedwaymatsu.org or call Cherie at 745-5822.