2026 Margaret B. Upton Volunteer Leadership Award Nomination

This prestigious lifetime achievement award is presented to one volunteer in Berrien County, Michigan who demonstrates:

- More than 10 years of long-standing volunteer contributions in Berrien County;

- Diversity of volunteer experience with multiple organizations OR a significant contribution to a single organization;

- Teamwork and leadership experience;

- Various levels of volunteer experience including physical, clerical and/or service at the board level.

For the winner of this great honor, $5,000 will be donated to the non-profit organization of his or her choice. Finalists will receive $1,000 that they can designate to a non-profit of his or her choice.

Nominations MUST be done by a member of a local organization. Self-nominations are not permitted for this award.

*We ask that you upload a picture of your nominee that we can use for publicity reasons should your nominee win. (See below)

Nominations close January 31, 2026.

What is YOUR name?*

What is YOUR email address?*

What is YOUR phone number?*

If we have any questions about your submission how do you prefer that we contact you?*

Please email mePlease call me

What is the name of the person you believe deserves to be recognized with the Margaret B. Upton Volunteer Leadership Award?*

What is the street address of the person you are nominating?*

What city does your nominee live in? (Nominee must reside in Berrien County, Michigan)*

What is your nominee's zip code?*

What is your nominee's phone number?*

Please provide your nominee's email address.*

Please list each organization the volunteer has been involved with and explain the significant contributions the volunteer has made to each organization*

In 800 words or less please tell us why you believe your nominee is an exemplary volunteer in Berrien County. *

Please upload a picture of your nominee that we can use for publicity if this person wins.*

Is the person you are nominating AWARE that you are nominating him or her? (It doesn't matter to us if they are aware or are not aware, we just want to know in case we need to contact them for any reason.)*

Yes, they are aware that they are being nominatedNo, it's a secret!

Nominees for this award MUST be nominated by a member of a local organization. What organization are you representing as you nominate this person?*

What is YOUR street address?*

What city do YOU live in?*

What state do YOU live in?*

What is YOUR zip code?*