‘Coastal Volunteer of the Year’ nominations being accepted

Published 1:30 am Friday, December 10, 2021

The Island County Marine Resources Committee, Sound Water Stewards and Washington State University Extension Island County are calling for nominations for the 2022 Jan Holmes Island County Coastal Volunteer of the Year Award.

This award is open to any volunteer, regardless of membership to any one organization or institution, participating in or supporting science and outreach efforts related to protecting or restoring the coastal resources of Island County, according to a notice from Island County Public Health.

Nominations are requested for any and all individuals who have demonstrated their dedication and involvement in the many services, science and outreach efforts relating to the health of Island County’s marine environment. The objective of this award is to recognize volunteer efforts by selecting and publicly recognizing one who best demonstrates the contribution of all.

Any and all volunteer efforts, whether as an individual or as part of a team should be recognized as adding to the collective wellness of the marine environment and the knowledge base of our marine area.

“Start by looking at the individuals with whom you volunteer,” a press release from Island County Public Health states. “Take note of the contributions that they make to the total effort. Are they volunteers you enjoy working with? Are they dedicated, helpful and consistent in their approach and efforts to get the job done?”

Nomination forms must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31. The online nomination form is available at www.cognitoforms.com/IslandCounty4/JanHolmesIsland CountyCoastalVolunteerOfTheYearNominationForm.