ABQ Times

The Albuquerque Volunteers Advisory Board has announced the opening of nominations for the ninth annual Mayor’s Day of Volunteer Recognition. The event aims to honor individuals and groups who contribute significantly to the community through volunteer work. Nominations can be submitted on the Mayor's Day of Volunteer Recognition webpage until 5 p.m. on March 7, 2024. The recognition ceremony is scheduled for April 11, 2024, at the Albuquerque Museum.

Mayor Tim Keller expressed enthusiasm for the event, stating, “Every year, Liz and I look forward to celebrating the volunteers working to make our city a better place and reflecting on the spirit of civic engagement that makes Albuquerque so special.” He added that volunteers are heroes in communities and champions for families.

The awards include categories such as Lifetime Achievement, Volunteer Group, Youth Volunteer, Older Adult of the Year, Corporate Volunteer Group, Volunteer of the Year, and a National Service award associated with the Serve New Mexico Commission.

Miriam McIntosh, Volunteers Board Chair, emphasized the importance of recognizing volunteers: “The Mayor's Day of Volunteer Recognition ceremony celebrates the people who embody the One Albuquerque mindset and create incredible impact in our communities.” Vaisu Bronk, Mayor’s Day Planning Chair, also highlighted volunteers' contributions by saying, "Volunteers are the heart of our community."

This year's event will offer a livestream option. Tickets will be available on the Office of Civic Engagement website starting in March. Sponsorships are encouraged to support the event.

For more information regarding sponsorship or nominations, Mariah Harrison can be contacted at [email protected].