Encouraging volunteerism and community service.

Our next Governor's Brightest Star Awards will be held in 2013!


 



Congratulations 2011 Brightest Stars!

 

On November 10, 2011 Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter and First Lady Lori Otter hosted the Governor's Brightest Star Awards Ceremony at Boise State University, in the Student Union Building- Simplot Ballroom.  The event recognized Idaho’s unsung heroes who work tirelessly as volunteers to improve the quality of life for Idaho and its citizens.  106 nominees were honored during this year’s event and awards were presented in six categories.

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

Serve Idaho, the Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism, a division of the Idaho Department of Labor is proud to host this event with the Governor and First Lady.

 
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  • 2011 Governor’s Brightest Star Committee

    First Lady Lori Otter
    Gordon Graff -
    Serve Idaho, Interim Administrator
    Committee Chair Lynn Muehlfeit - Serve Idaho Commissioner
    Commission Chair Bruce Stevens - Serve Idaho Commissioner
    Jennifer Caprile - Serve Idaho, Project Coordinator
    Renee Cox - Serve Idaho, Grant Officer
    Kelly Houston Staskey - Serve Idaho, Outreach and Development
    Carol Martin - Serve Idaho Commissioner
    Carrie Maulin - Boise Watershed Exhibits
    Pam McGarry - Serve Idaho Commissioner
    Tabatha Renz - Serve Idaho Commissioner
    Amy Wernsing - Office of Governor Otter, Special Assistant  
    Wayne Yorita - Ada County Sheriff

    KBOI 2: Governor's Brightest Stars program honors top volunteers

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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

    Honorable Mentions

    Corporation Category:
    Hewlett-Packard, Boise
    Stevens-Henager College, Boise

    Small Business Category:
    Bonefish Grill, Boise
    FreedomMaid, Kuna

    Individual Category:
    Megan Jones, Boise
    Wade Toombs, Coeur d'Alene

    Organization Category:
    Homedale Teen Leaders, Marsing
    Women and Children's Alliance Court Adovcate Volunteers, Boise

    Student Category:
    Brian Bates, Rigby
    Christina Bruce, Jerome

    School Category:
    Palouse Prairie School of Expeditionary Learning, Moscow
    Robert Stuart Middle School, Twin Falls


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