Volunteer Recognition Awards Nominations

Each year, Gray recognizes and celebrates the folks who are the backbone of the community – our dedicated volunteers.  Our volunteers truly define the spirit of Gray and enhance our community in otherwise untold service. The Gray Town Council encourages and welcomes nominations from Gray citizens who wish to recognize other community members for their volunteer contributions as they relate to the five categories of awards.  An awards reception in the summer will honor the winners. The award catagories available nominations are:

Landowner Appreciation Award
Private landowners play a key role in supporting recreation and open space in the town of Gray. Allowing access to their land, enabling trail connectivity, and volunteering with local organizations are some of the many ways local leaders demonstrate commitment to our community. This award honors a property owner in Gray who has gone above and beyond to support local efforts and goals to maintain open space and recreation access.

Spirit of America Award
A local person, project, or group will receive the Gray Spirit of America Award for outstanding community service.

Volunteer of the Year
A person who during the last year has gone above and beyond to improve our community through volunteerism. 

Committee of the Year
A Town Council-appointed committee that has provided exemplary community service through its activities throughout the year.  

Organization of the Year
An organization serving the citizens of Gray that has made a substantial positive impact in the community in the last year.

Lifetime Achievement Award
A citizen who has displayed a lifetime of volunteer service to Gray.  

Evelyn Morrill Durgin Award
Evelyn Durgin was an unsolicited, tireless volunteer toward the care and upkeep of the Civil War Monument. The recipient of this award should exemplify the essence of Evelyn's humility, dedication to, and love for Gray.  

Previous Volunteer Award Recipients

Nomination forms are also available at the Town Office or in PDF format. Print/complete the form and deliver, email, or mail your nominations to:

Jonathan Hartt
Assistant to the Town Manager
24 Main Street, Gray, ME 04039
jhartt@graymaine.org