NACo Acts of Caring Awards NACo Acts of Caring Awards County governments and local volunteers have a long-standing commitment to working together to improve communities.
Volunteers are essential to meeting community needs and challenges.
Their work helps foster an environment in which citizen responsibility can be nurtured and flourish. By joining forces with county government, they make a lasting impact that is felt immediately and in years to come. Any county government or affiliated volunteer group with an active program that meets the following application criteria is eligible to participate in the Acts of Caring Awards. The Legacy Award for Excellence and Innovation is awarded to the county program that most fully embodies the spirit of volunteerism by identifying and addressing a unique need. This program sets itself apart by providing unparalleled service in the community.