• What are the Governor's Service Awards? Since 1994, Michigan's Governor and her/his spouse have been hosting the Governor's Service Awards to pay tribute to outstanding volunteers from across Michigan. These volunteers demonstrate the power of giving and caring every day, and the Governor's Service Awards are one small way we can thank them for their commitment. Although volunteers don't expect accolades, we know volunteer recognition leads to volunteer retention.

• Governor Honors Michigan Volunteers at 2012 Governor's Service Awards Gov. Rick Snyder on July 23 recognized recipients of the Governor's Service Awards for their exemplary volunteer work throughout Michigan. The evening event, titled "An Evening with the Stars," was at the Gem Theatre in Detroit.

• Governor Announces Finalists for the 2012 Governor's Service Awards On June 7, Governor Rick Snyder announced the 40 finalists for the 2012 Governor's Service Awards. The finalists have been selected from more than 130 individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations from across the state who were nominated for their commitment to volunteer service.

• Sponsor the Governor's Service Awards The Governor's Service Awards(GSA) provide excellent opportunities for sponsors to demonstrate their commitment to local communities and their volunteers. Sponsors also receive unique branding opportunities and other corporate benefits.

• Current & Past Governor's Service Awards Recipients Discover the many volunteers and organizations of Michigan that have received this prestigious honor of being a Governor's Service Award recipient.