2009-2010 Nominations Open

County of Sonoma Jefferson Awards
“Excellence in Community Leadership and Civic Engagement”

The Jefferson Awards Program is a national recognition system designed to highlight public service in America. The Jefferson Awards began as part of the American Institute for Public Service in 1972 and was established by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, US Senator Robert Taft, Jr., and Sam Beard, a staffer to Bobby Kennedy. More information about the national program can be found on the Jefferson Awards website.

Locally, the program was adopted by the County of Sonoma Board of Supervisors. After an analysis of other local recognition programs, the County’s program was designed to highlight the value of non profit organizations, boards, commissions and advisory bodies, as well as individual efforts for Excellence in Community Leadership and Civic Engagement.

Regionally, media partners such as CBS 5, The San Francisco Chronicle, and KCBS-AM have been promoting the Jefferson Awards throughout the Bay Area. Several counties and cities along with many non-profit organizations participate by holding their own local programs and then submitting nominees to the regional competition.

The County encourages and applauds existing volunteer recognition programs. The Jefferson Awards will serve to further highlight the strength of our community and promote engagement in solving community problems.

• Nomination Criteria
• Nomination Form
• Printable Flyer
• 2008-09 Honorees

To be considered for the 2009-10 awards, the Deadline for submission is Friday, December 18, 2009.

Contact Information

Devon Roupe, Volunteer Program Coordinator
droupe@sonoma-county.org
Phone: (707) 565-2821 Fax: (707) 565-3079

< Back to Main Page