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For more information about the Arkansas Community Service Awards, contact Tara Austin or call 501-682-6716. 

 

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32nd Annual Arkansas Community Service Awards

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For 31 years the Arkansas Community Service Awards have recognized individuals and businesses for their dedication and commitment in supporting volunteerism throughout Arkansas. The awards are sponsored by the Department of Human Services-Division of Volunteerism (DOV),  KARK Channel 4, The Governor’s Office,  and St. Vincent's Health System. 

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The 2008 Community Service Award Winners

Individual Winners

  • John D. Babb of Des Arc

  • Evangeline Parker of Little Rock

  • Joyce Raynor of Little Rock

  • D. A. Bradley of Little Rock

  • T. J. "Jerry" Jones of Harrison

  • Doyle Shirley of Hot Springs

Youth Humanitarian

  • Robbie Powell, age 12 of Conway

Small Corporate Winner

  • Golden Corral of North Little Rock

Large Corporate Winner

  • Metropolitan National Bank of Little Rock

Distinguished Citizen

  • Bud Whetstone of Little Rock

 

2009 Finalists

 

Individuals

June:         Fritz Friedl of North Little Rock

July:          Sergeant Terry Kuykendall of North Little Rock

August:     Hallie Simmons of Little Rock

September:  Tom Wilkins of Hot Springs

October:     Sue Winkley of Sherwood

Youth Humanitarian                            

September: Gabrielle Pruitt of Morrilton

Small Corporate                       

August: Arkansas Travelers Baseball Club of NLR

 

 

2009 Nomination Information and Forms

Think ahead and nominate someone for the 2009 Arkansas Community Service Awards!  Do you know an individual, a business or an outstanding youth who you feel exemplifies the volunteer spirit in Arkansas?  We are now accepting nominations year-round and each month a finalist will be chosen and highlighted on KARK.  Get your nominations in early to give your nominee more chances to be a finalist!  The Finalists will be eligible to be recipients for the awards in the summer of 2009.  Award categories include:

  •  Individual Candidate Award: age 21 and up

  • Youth Humanitarian: 21 and under (must not turn 21 before July 2009)

  • Corporate Humanitarian: Small Corporate 100 or less employees & Large Corporate 101 or more employees

Click on the category below to download nomination forms and instructions.  

Past Community Service Award Winners: