The Daily Point of Light Award is a competitive award given out Monday to Friday throughout the year to honor one exceptional volunteer or volunteer effort from across the entire nation each weekday. The award is a unique, individual way to recognize your loyal volunteers on a national level.

Volunteer recognition is an extremely effective retention and recruitment tool. All of us want to feel valued and appreciated, and it’s been proven that recognition is the best and most productive means of doing so. Research conducted by Points of Light Institute and HandsOn Network reveals that recognition not only motivates volunteers, but also promotes public awareness in local communities.

We encourage you to recognize your outstanding volunteers with honors such as the Daily Point of Light Award. National Volunteer Week, April 18-24, is an ideal time to thank your volunteers for this special award. Nominate now to have the awards in time for the celebratory week. The nomination form can be filled out quickly here: www.pointsoflight.org/recognition/dpolform

If you have questions about the award, please contact Melanie Stevenson: MStevenson@PointsofLight.org