Young Volunteer of the Year - seeking nominations
Posted on 03/10/2026

Nominations sought for Piedmont’s first Young Volunteer of the Year award – deadline extended

Published March 10, 2026

The City is extending the deadline for Young Volunteer of the Year nominations to Wednesday, March 18.

Building on the City’s “Volunteer of the Year” tradition, the Young Volunteer award is being awarded for the first time this year and aims to highlight the meaningful ways young people help make Piedmont a stronger, more vibrant, and more connected community.

Nominations open through March 18

To nominate a young volunteer, complete the online nomination form by Wednesday, March 18.

Nominees under age 25 are eligible. All types of volunteer work may be recognized – whether completed in association with longstanding community institutions like schools, Scouts, or sports organizations, or through individual or ad hoc initiatives.

Nominations may recognize service that strengthened Piedmont through areas such as:

  • Community enrichment: improving neighborhoods and shared spaces, from beautification and clean-ups to public safety and neighborhood initiatives

  • Culture & Heritage: preserving local history, celebrating Piedmont’s diverse community, and supporting cultural events

  • Arts: strengthening the community through the visual and performing arts, arts education, events, and mentorship

  • Social: direct community support and humanitarian service, including work with seniors, children, individuals with disabilities, families, and community health and safety

  • Allyship:fostering belonging and solidarity, challenging bias, and helping make Piedmont a safe and welcoming community for everyone

These categories are intentionally broad – if a young person’s impact doesn’t fit neatly in one box, nominate them anyway. If their service made a difference, we want to hear about it.

Nominations will be reviewed using a blind scoring process that considers measurable impact, service dedication, innovation and leadership, and character and values. Top-scoring nominees are then forwarded to a City Council subcommittee for final selection.

Nominations for adult Volunteer of the Year remain open through Friday, March 13. Awardees will be recognized at the City’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception on April 20, 2026.