Weekly awards will alternate between a recipient under 21 and a recipient 21 years or older. There is no deadline for submissions, so nominations may be submitted anytime. Click on the Governor's Points of Light logo. It is important that all questions on the nomination form are answered completely, so that judges have a clear understanding of the accomplishment. Judging A panel of judges, comprised of leaders in the area of volunteerism and community service, evaluate incoming nominations and make recommendations to the governor.
Evaluation is based ONLY on the contents of the nomination form.
Attachments to the nomination form are not forwarded to judges. Award Notification Award recipients are notified by the Governor's Points of Light Award Coordinator. Each week, the Governor's Office announces the award recipient for that week by press release. Governor's Points of Light Award certificates are mailed to each recipient. Each year, all recipients are honored at a reception hosted by the Governor.