Recognition

Greater Ottawa County United Way's Volunteer Center is proud to be a leading force in recognizing the work of so many volunteers who play a crucial role in strengthening our community by giving freely of their time and talents. We recognize volunteers in four important community events:

Volunteer Stars
Celebration
Red Ribbon Campaign
Michigan Student Service Award

Volunteer Stars – This opportunity brings volunteers into the spotlight. Dozens of volunteers from all over Ottawa County are recognized for their volunteer efforts during National Volunteer Week, April 13-19, 2008. Nominated volunteers receive red ribbon, gold star pin and name recognition in their local newspaper.

Date: April 13-19, 2008

Fill Out Nomination Form

Victory Dinner – An evening dinner and program focuses on recognizing the efforts of all who support Greater Ottawa County United Way. Special honor is given to the outstanding volunteer of the year.

Date: March

National Volunteer Week/Red Ribbon Campaign – Promotes and recognizes volunteering throughout Ottawa County by providing over 7,000 red ribbons shaped in a V for volunteers to wear during National Volunteer Week, the third week in April.

Click here for a form if you are interested in honoring your volunteers with a red ribbon.

To create your own letter for the Red Ribbon Campaign, click here.

Click here for the certificate for Ottawa County Volunteer Week.

Click here for the certificate for National Volunteer Week.

2008 Community Assessment Lunch and Launch Event, Tuesday, September 30, at the Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville
More than 100 community leaders and social service agency directors gathered at The Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville on September 30 as Greater Ottawa County United Way hosted the launch and "green release" of the 2008 Community Assessment for Ottawa County. For more information, click here.

2008 DAY OF CARING September 18, 2008
More than 600 community members from area businesses, schools, churches and service organizations will perform service projects at approximately 70 sites throughout Ottawa County, coordinated by Greater Ottawa County United Way’s Volunteer Center. This is a way for individuals and organizations to give back to our community and extend a helping hand to our neighbors in need—in short, to LIVE UNITED.

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