OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — Nominations are now open for the 2024–2025 Excellence in Community Service Awards, an annual recognition presented by the Okaloosa County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
The awards honor individuals in three categories: Youth Volunteer of the Year, Educator of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year. Each category highlights residents who are said to have made a meaningful difference through selfless service, educational dedication, or community impact.
Nominees must be submitted in writing and include a 500-word statement detailing how the individual’s actions have positively affected the community, demonstrated ongoing commitment to service, and exhibited outstanding qualities.
Submissions are due by April 25 and may be emailed to yolunda4lee@gmail.com. Additional details are available by contacting Karen Lee at 850-758-8671.
Winners will be recognized during the chapter’s annual awards banquet, scheduled for May 17 at 1 p.m. at the First Church of God in Christ in Crestview. The event celebrates the spirit of volunteerism and educational leadership throughout Okaloosa County.
For questions about the nomination process or the event, the public is encouraged to contact Deborah Washington at 850-240-0279 or debwash50@gmail.com.
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