The Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Black History Month Leadership & Service Awards. This program recognizes Maryland-based, African and African-American-founded organizations that provide volunteer service to improve Maryland communities for all. Selected recipients will be invited to the Black History Month Leadership & Service Awards ceremony in February.

Any Maryland-based, African or African-American-founded organization or group of volunteers that has demonstrated commitment and dedication to Maryland through significant and direct volunteer service can be nominated. The nominee’s volunteer service must occur in Maryland and must be for the direct benefit of Maryland citizens and/or the environment.

Nominations are open until January 3, 2020.

More information on eligibility and nominations can be found on the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism website.