NEW CASTLE – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Division of Social Services (DSS) and State Office of Volunteerism (SOV) is excited to announce nominations for the 2026 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards, now in their 44th year, are open.

Nominations for both awards will be accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism until Friday, Jan. 10, 2026. Nomination forms, along with detailed award criteria, are available at Volunteer Delaware.

The Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards celebrate individuals and groups whose selfless service and commitment to helping others strengthen Delaware’s communities and improve quality of life for residents. Eligible nominees should have made a meaningful impact on their community or the state through volunteer service in 2025.

Nominations are being accepted in multiple categories, including Youth (Individual, Leadership, Group/Team, and Young Environmentalist Stewardship), Adult (Individual, Group/Team, Corporate/Business, and Paul Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award).

The 2026 award recipients will be recognized during a distinguished ceremony in May 2026, celebrating all honorees across every category for their outstanding dedication to the well-being and growth of Delaware communities.

For detailed information about the awards, volunteer opportunities, and the nomination process, please visit volunteer.delaware.gov or reach out to Diane Frebert, Volunteer Services Administrator, at diane.frebert@delaware.gov.

Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Award, ages 17 and under, Nomination Link: https://forms.gle/KwpzbHzPd5y1uqaB8

Governor’s Adult Volunteer Service Awards Nomination Link: https://forms.gle/9yFDFHcDEhTMfNaC6

The Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards are proudly sponsored by the State Office of Volunteerism, and the Governor’s Commission on Community and Volunteer Service.

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