Encouraging volunteerism and community service.


Serve Idaho, the Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism, a division of the Idaho Department of Labor, is proud to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 Governor's Brightest Star Awards!


Do you know a volunteer who deserves recognition for their outstanding work? What about a business with an exceptional volunteer program that should be honored? Nominate them as a Governor's Brightest Star!

On November 13, 2013 Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter and First Lady Lori Otter will carry on the tradition of recognizing Idaho's outstanding volunteers at the Egyptian Theater in Boise, Idaho. During this ceremony we will honor outstanding individuals, students, schools, seniors, organizations, small businesses and corporations for their extraordinary efforts to improve the lives of Idahoans through volunteerism. 
Seven categories. One state.
Countless acts of kindness.
Nominate today!

If you have any questions regarding the nomination or selection process, please e-mail Serve Idaho at brighteststars@brighteststars.idaho.gov or call (208) 332-3578 or 1-800-588-3334 (within Idaho).


2013 Governor’s Brightest Star Committee

First Lady Lori Otter
Mike Jensen - Committee Chair, Serve Idaho Commissioner
Jennifer Caprile - Serve Idaho, Project Coordinator
Renee Cox - Serve Idaho, Program Manager
Alexis Neufield - Serve Idaho, Administrative Assistant
Cindy Jesinger - Serve Idaho Commissioner
Shoni Pegram - Office of Governor Otter
Hunter VanBramer - Serve Idaho Commissioner
Patricia Eriksen - Serve Idaho Commissioner
Bill Langer - Serve Idaho Commissioner
Representative Steve Miller - Idaho House of Representatives District 26B 

Jackie Wright - Committee Member






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2011 Winners

Corporation Volunteer of the Year
Glanbia Foods, Richfield

Small Business Volunteer of the Year
Idaho Sewing for Sports, Grangeville

Organization Volunteer of the Year
Meals on Wheels Program, Elks Rehab System, Boise

School Volunteer of the Year
Capital High School, Boise

Student Volunteer of the Year
Kelly Collins, Hailey

Individual Volunteer of the Year
Glenn Vaughn, Post Falls

First Lady’s Choice
Mountain View Hospital, Idaho Falls

Governor’s Choice
Monsanto, Soda Springs

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Idaho Department of Labor Corporation for National Service & Community Service Office of the Governor