The annual Volunteer Service Recognition Awards honor individuals and student groups for their volunteer efforts and service projects on and off-campus throughout their time at the University of Illinois with a focus on contributions during the current academic year. 

The Illini Union Office of Volunteer Programs invites campus and community members to nominate outstanding students, groups, faculty, and staff members of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign who make a difference both on-campus and in the community.

Finalists selected from the pool of nominees, along with their nominators, will be invited to attend this year's Volunteer Service Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, April 26 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Award winners will be announced during the ceremony.

Click below to start the nomination process.

• Nominators can nominate another individual or group
• Self-nominations may be completed for yourself or your group
• All nominations are due on Friday, March 9, 2018.

Nominate an Individual or Group

Faculty/Staff Volunteer of the Year
Jill Rannebarger for her service and fundraising efforts in the fight against cancer.

Service Project Director of the Year
Melinda Holmes for her leadership in planning iHelp 2016.

Graduate Student Volunteer of the Year
Alexandra van Doren for her work with refugees through Three Spinners.

Illini Spirit Award
Jill Nicklas for her work in developing the FANS program in elementary schools.

Innovative Project of the Year
Mahima Goel for her work in piloting the ITigr software system at Carle Foundation Hospital.

Community Impact Award
Libby Ebelhar for her service through numerous initiatives in the Champaign-Urbana community.

Commitment to Service Award
Alpha Phi Omega for their active involvement in the community through over 26,000 hours of service.

Dedicated Cause Award
Colleges Against Cancer for their dedication in ending cancer through patient programs, awareness raising, and community empowerment.

Unity through Service Award
Muslim Student Association for their dedication to interfaith service.

Stay connected to our office throughout the year to help you find, plan, and collaborate on service projects and volunteer opportunities. OVP is located on the second floor on the Illini Union on the Quad/South Side and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check out our website and our social media below: