b'VAST NewsMAY 1 DEADLINE FOR AWARD NOMINATIONSBy Patty CompanikIf we have a lot of snow, some snow or if we dont have any snow, the work continues for many volunteers. To run a successful club, volunteers will tell you that this is not a seasonal responsibility, but an yearlong responsibility. Folks will also tell you that it takes many dedicated volunteers to make it all happen. Now is the time to take a minute and thank volunteers for their contributions. A few thoughts when considering sending in a nomination:May 1st is the deadline for nominations (unless otherwise noted.)Anyone can submit a nomination for a volunteer or a club.Members of a club can submitThe committee reviews allFoundersnominations for their own club andnominations, discusses them as a teamOne of the requirements for the volunteers. and ultimately finalizes the selectionsFounders Award is that the person Quality nominations vs. quantity:of the awards. Award recipientsmust be a Trailblazer recipient. The The more details on a singleare acknowledged at VAST AnnualFounders Award honors the grass nomination the better. The nominationMeeting in the presence of their peers. roots spirit and dedication of our can be worked on by several peopleThere are a couple of awards whichassociation of volunteers. They are and submitted by one. You canare handled slightly different than thesome of the most dedicated people mention in the comments on the formmajority of awards. who have made our sport what it who collaborated on the nominationis today by selflessly giving their write up if you would like to. TheTrailblazer time, resources and knowledge for more detailed information you25 or more years! This award can be provide, the better the committee canThis award recognition is presentedsubmitted any time of the year, all be educated about a person, family,to VAST volunteers who have servedyear long. For those who receive the club or project. their club, county, and/or VAST inFounders award, their name goes Think of those who have neversome capacity for at least 25 years.on a plaque which is displayed at the been recognized. There are manyEach nomination meeting the criteriaVAST office.awesome volunteers and clubs outreceives a certificate and a Trailblazer there doing outstanding volunteername badge. work!You can submit a nomination via the online form or mail your nomination in if you prefer hand writing it. The committee accepts both methods.Dont know which award would apply to the person or club? Utilize the general nomination form. This will allow the committee to review the nomination and potentially select the award which best fits the contributions on the nomination. Descriptions and forms for these awards and more can be found on the VAST website vtvast.org/awards.html. Deadline for nominations is May 1.6 | Snowmobile VERMONT'