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Strobel Award Nomination Form

We can't wait to meet the outstanding volunteers that gave so much in 2025. We estimate this form will take 10 minutes to complete, and the more information you share, the more our judges will have to consider. Click here for five tips for writing a strong nomination.

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Step 1: Choose the right category. Which best describes your nominee's service?

The Charles Strobel Legacy of Service Award: This award honors individuals whose lifelong commitment to volunteerism has left an enduring mark on our community and inspired countless others to create positive change. Named in memory of Charles Strobel—Mary Catherine’s son—who dedicated his life to service and honored the dignity of all people, this award shines a light on those who carry forward that same spirit of love.

Disaster Response Award: This award honors individuals who stepped up to help communities prepare for, respond to, or recover from disasters in 2025. Whether through relief efforts, prevention initiatives, or rebuilding after crisis, these volunteers bring hope and resilience when it matters most.

Social Justice Impact Award: Through advocacy, outreach, and service, this award honors those who have strived to ensure that everyone has access to resources, information, and the chance to participate fully in community life in 2025. Their actions reflect a deep commitment to dignity, inclusion, and positive change.

Youth Volunteer Award: Celebrate the next generation of changemakers! This award honors young individuals (ages 5–20) who have gone above and beyond — giving their time, energy, and resources to make our community stronger, kinder, and more connected in 2025.

Adult Volunteer Award: Honor the everyday heroes among us! This award celebrates adults (ages 21–59) who dedicated their time, energy, and resources to make a lasting impact on our community in 2025.

Older Adult Volunteer Award: Celebrate the wisdom and dedication that strengthen our community! This award honors volunteers ages 60+ who gave their time, energy, and resources to create lasting impact in 2025.

Please select the award category for this nomination.

Age of Nominee

We will verify with the nominee if unsure

Step 2: Tell us about your nominee(s)

Name of the volunteer or volunteer group you are nominating.

If you're nominating a group, you must name a primary contact for the group in the next question.

If a group, name of primary contact person.

You will list this person's phone number and email address below.

How do you know this person or group?

For example: They volunteer for my org, they are my daughter, etc. Self-nominations will be disqualified.

Nominee Phone

Nominee Email Address

Name of organization where nominee volunteers.

All volunteer work must be unpaid to qualify.

Nominee Employer

Step 3: Share inspiring stories about their volunteer service

Describe the nominee’s volunteer service.

Try to inspire and wow our judges!

How does your nominee’s service qualify them for the category you selected?

Double check they are in the very best category!

What is the impact, outcome or result of your nominee's service? Please be specific.

Did they rescue 100 puppies? Try to use quantifiable data here if possible.

What sets your nominee apart? Sum up your volunteer's efforts in one story of service.

C'mon, make us cry! Storytelling is key here.

Photo 1

Choose File

Submit a clear photo of your nominee

Photo 2

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Submit a photo of the nominee's service in action

Step 4: Tell us about you

First Name

Last Name

Employer

Phone

Email Address

City

State

How did you hear about the Strobel Volunteer Awards?

If you chose other, please describe.

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Strobel Award Nomination Form

Step 1: Choose the right category. Which best describes your nominee's service?

Step 2: Tell us about your nominee(s)

Step 3: Share inspiring stories about their volunteer service

Step 4: Tell us about you

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