The Albuquerque Volunteers Advisory Board has opened nominations for the ninth annual Mayor’s Day of Volunteer Recognition. Individuals and groups of volunteers will be celebrated at the recognition event on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Albuquerque Museum. Nominations can be submitted on the City website, and are due by 5 p.m. on March 15, 2024.
“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,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “Volunteers are heroes in our communities and champions for our families, and we hope that by helping share their stories and recognizing their work, more folks will be inspired to get involved.”
Michelle Montoya, Chair of the Albuquerque Volunteers Advisory Board, expressed her excitement about the nominations, stating, “Not only is it an honor to serve on this Board, but we get to meet and celebrate incredible, talented, local community members. They give their time and energy all year and this tradition of Mayor’s Day truly helps us all take a breath and celebrate their work.”
The Board is now accepting nominations for various awards, including Lifetime Achievement, Volunteer Group, Youth Volunteer, Corporate Volunteer Group, Volunteer of the Year, and one National Service award in association with the Serve New Mexico Commission. Vaisu Bronk, Vice Chair of the Board, emphasized the importance of community engagement, saying, “As we recognize volunteers who stand out, we also celebrate the dedication of all of the amazing volunteers giving their time and efforts to make a real difference in our city every day in so many ways.”
The event will provide a livestream option this year, with tickets becoming available in March. Sponsorships are welcomed to help curate a special event. Mariah Harrison can be contacted at [email protected] for questions regarding sponsorship or nominations.
