The Sebastian Community Volunteer of the Year is awarded to an individual who is seen as a leader within the community and displays leadership, while offering the community a great amount of service, and acting as a role model. The nominee must meet the following criteria:
1. Must be an individual, not a couple or a group.
2. Cannot be on the judging committee.
3. Does not have to be a City of Sebastian resident.
4. Must be actively involved in community organizations and/or events in the City of Sebastian.
5. Must have performed service(s) within the past 12 months to the Sebastian community on a voluntary basis, above and beyond what may be required as part of his/her employment.
6. Nominees will be assessed in terms of the following:
(a) whether his/her contribution was outstanding (i.e., notable beyond expectations);
(b) voluntary (i.e., no direct or indirect monetary or material gain);
(c) beneficial to the community (i.e., the City of Sebastian) and/or
(d) of significant personal effort (i.e., concentrated or sustained over time)