The 39^th Annual Mayor’s Volunteer Reception to recognize Herndon’s outstanding volunteers during “National Volunteer Week,” is on Sunday, April 27, 2025. This year’s celebration will feature a slightly different format than in years past, as we seek to develop a dynamic visual element that will be on display to the public highlighting the impact of volunteering on our community.

Community organizations are asked to nominate qualifying volunteers to be honored at this event by submitting the online nomination forms below.

The deadline for all nominations is Monday, March 17, 2025.

For questions, or assistance with the nomination forms, please contact Kate Keifer at 703-435-6800 x2120 or VolunteerAppreciation@herndon-va.gov

OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERS

This honor recognizes volunteers, including teens, from your organization who have provided outstanding community service during the past year. 

Eligibility Requirements

1. Nominees shall have given a minimum of 100 hours of volunteer service during the past year, which have been performed in the Town of Herndon and/or provided direct benefit to the Town of Herndon. These hours can be given through more than one organization
2. Volunteer hours need not have been in a leadership or chairman role – just noteworthy and of extra and consistent effort.

Outstanding Volunteer Nomination Form

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

The Town will honor up to three adult volunteers and one teen volunteer who have made distinguished contributions through their dedication and devotion to the citizens of Herndon.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Nominees shall have provided extensive community-wide support through volunteer efforts extending over several years or shall have volunteered for special projects involving considerable leadership, time and effort. Candidates may have volunteered in typical assignments, but through their leadership and dedication, have produced exceptional results. This service shall have been performed in the Town of Herndon and/or provided direct benefit to the Town of Herndon.
2. Volunteer efforts may be in several different organizations with a minimum of two years of service.
3. Previous Distinguished Service honorees are reconsidered after a ten-year period. A listing of our community’s previous honorees is enclosed. 

Distinguished Service Nomination Form

DISTINGUISHED CORPORATE SERVICE

The Town will honor up to two businesses or corporations located in the Town of Herndon or contributing to the Town through its outstanding commitment to the promotion of the Town for the greater good of Herndon.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Nominees shall demonstrate pride in the Town illustrated through involvement in projects and events that bring business and people to the Town of Herndon. They should have an ongoing community impact through a partnership with the Town or Town of Herndon-based businesses or organizations that help benefit the Town and its residents and visitors.
2. Nominees should have a historical record of supporting volunteerism through innovation, employee volunteer programs, volunteer hours, number of volunteers, monetary support, and so on.

Distinguished Corporate Service Nomination Form