Governor and First Lady’s Medals for Service

The Governor and First Lady’s Medals for Service, graciously sponsored by the Shinnyo-en Foudnation, recognizes individual volunteers, business volunteer programs and nonprofits whose innovation in the field of volunteerism has had a tangible impact on their community, region and the state of California. The high-profile, statewide recognition program serves as an opportunity to inspire all Californians to serve their communities.

This year, California received more than 155 nominations in six different categories, including: California Volunteer of the Year, California’s Nonprofit of the Year, California’s Service Group of the Year, California’s AmeriCorps Member of the Year, California’s Business Volunteer Program of the Year and California’s Small Business Volunteer Program of the Year.

We applaud, admire and recognize the 2010 Governor and First Lady’s Medals for Service Winners. Thank you for your positive and lasting contributions to the State of California and your communities. Please see below for a snapshot of our 2010 winners:

2010 Governor and First Lady’s Medals for Service Winners 2010 Governor and First Lady’s Medals for Service Winners

To see a listing of the 2009 winners, please see the snapshot below:

2009 Governor and First Lady’s Medals for Service Winners 2009 Governor and First Lady’s Medals for Service Winners

Nominations for the 2011 Governor and First Lady’s Medals for Service award will open in early 2011.

Governor and First Lady's Service Award

The Governor and First Lady’s Service Award program, graciously sponsored by the Shinnyo-en Foundation, provides recognition to Californians who complete a minimum number of service hours within a 12-month period (50 hours of service for adults and 25 hours for youth ages 5-14). In addition, award recipients are encouraged to continue serving towards the President’s Volunteer Service Award.

The Governor and First Lady’s Service Award program administered by CaliforniaVolunteers has been temporarily put on hold to accommodate the recent transition in administration. Please check back on this site for any updates.

If you have further questions regarding the Governor and First Lady's Service Award, please contact us at recognition@CaliforniaVolunteers.ca.gov.