International Volunteer Awards

CISV is very fortunate to have such engaged and talented volunteers, without whom we would simply not exist. Our thanks and admiration goes to each and every one. However, some volunteers make a level of contribution that sets them apart.

2018 Volunteer Awards

To nominate someone for one of the 2018 Volunteer Awards (see the categories below), please send us:

• their name, Chapter, NA, and any CISV roles and positions they hold;
• which category you are nominating them for;
• and why you think they should be given this award.
• 1 or 2 photos of the person you are nominating.

Anyone can nominate!

The deadline for nominations is 1 June 2018.

Awards will be announced at the Global Conference.

Send your nomination, marked for the attention of the Awards Panel to the International Office.

The Awards Panel is led by Chair of the Governing Board Daniel Edelshaim and 3 National Representatives (to be named).

Chapter Volunteer Award 

For Chapter volunteers who have developed their Chapter through outstanding commitment, ongoing volunteer efforts, and inspirational ideas, approaches, or leadership.

International Volunteer Award

For task-force or Committee/Regional Team members (Including Regional Coordinators and Chairs) who have made an outstanding contribution to the development of CISV International. This may be through outstanding commitment and effort, innovative practice, or inspirational ideas, approach, or leadership.

National Volunteer Award

For National volunteers who have developed their NA or PA through outstanding commitment, ongoing volunteer efforts, and inspirational ideas, approaches, or leadership.

Jennifer Watson Outstanding Contribution Award

For Chapter, National or International volunteers who have made an outstanding contribution to the organization over a long period of time. We wish to thank volunteers who have shown outstanding commitment, who have inspired others and have created something unique either in their Chapter, NA, or at the International level. This award is named in memory of Jennifer Watson and her many years of outstanding contribution to CISV Great Britain and CISV International.

2015

International Volunteer Award

Lynn Faris, CISV Canada

International Volunteer Award

Marty Petrone, CISV USA

National Volunteer Award

Gustavo Cuellar, CISV El Salvador

National Volunteer Award

Mirjana Miklic, CISV Croatia

Chapter Volunteer Award

Sylvia Kamimura, CISV Brazil

International Volunteer Award

Tore Bang Heerup, CISV Denmark

National Volunteer Award 

Mira Wisendha, CISV Indonesia

Chapter Volunteer Award

Eduardo Matted, CISV Brazil