Duke Energy Citizenship & Service Award

Sponsor: Duke Energy

Funder: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. (in partnership with Winston-Salem Chamber)

Geographic Scope: Winston-Salem and Greater Winston-Salem area, North Carolina

Purpose: Recognizes the efforts of a person or group that demonstrates outstanding volunteerism and community service. The award is a tribute to those who make a difference in the community by using time, talent, and compassion to positively impact the lives of others.

Focus Areas:

• Outstanding volunteer service
• Civic participation over a 12-month period
• Community service and citizenship
• Recipients help foster a culture of citizenship and service that acts as a catalyst for others to become involved in civic and social activities

Award Presentation: The award is presented annually at the Winston-Salem Chamber's Annual Meeting (historically held in November)

Contact Information:

• Address: 525 Vine Street, Suite 240, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
• Phone: 336-728-9200
• Email: info@winstonsalem.com

Recent Recipients:

• 2018: Gary Green
• 2017: Lee French
• 2016: Doug Maynard
• 2015: Marty & Ben Tennile
• 2014: John Burris
• 2013: Walter McDowell
• 2012: Claudette Weston
• 2011: Jeff Smith
• 2010: J.D. Wilson
• 2009: Rence Callahan
• 2008: Susan Ivey
• 2007: Michael Wells
• 2006: Michael Lischke
• 2005: Harold Martin
• 2004: Edwin Welch

Application Process

Nominators must complete an online nomination form to submit a candidate for the Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award.

Process:

• The selection committee will contact the nominee if any additional information is needed
• Nominations are accepted via online form