Community Champion Spotlight Support Vote | GVRP – Global Volunteer Recognition Program™ LLC

Celebrate a Volunteer. Share Their Story. Help Build the Future of Volunteer Recognition.

The Global Volunteer Recognition Program™ (GVRP) Community Champion Spotlight recognizes extraordinary volunteers, advocates, leaders, educators, students, caregivers, and other changemakers making a positive difference.

Community Support Votes provide an optional way to celebrate a participating nominee while helping GVRP invest in future volunteer recognition ceremonies.

Each Community Support Vote costs $5.

Final 2027 Voting Deadline

Community Support Voting closes November 1, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time.

NO EXTENSIONS OR LATE VOTING PURCHASES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Only eligible, verified votes from completed purchases received before the deadline will count toward the 2027 Community Choice Award.

Votes purchased during the early program launch will remain eligible under the published verification requirements.

How Community Support Voting Works

Step 1: Meet the Nominees

Visit the 2027 Community Champion Spotlight to read nominee biographies and learn about their volunteer service and community impact.

Step 2: Select a Nominee

Choose the participating nominee you wish to support from the product options.

Step 3: Choose Your Votes

Available options include:

1 vote: $5
5 votes: $25
10 votes: $50
25 votes: $125

Supporters may make multiple purchases.

Step 4: Complete Your Purchase

Complete checkout before November 1, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time.

Eligible, verified votes will be credited to the selected nominee.

Support GVRP Without Voting for a Nominee

Supporters who wish to help fund future awards ceremonies without choosing a particular nominee may select:

Support GVRP, No Nominee Vote

This option supports the Future Awards Ceremony Reserve without adding votes to any nominee's total.

Two Special 2027 Awards

Community Choice Award

The Community Choice Award recognizes the participating nominee who receives the highest number of eligible, verified Community Support Votes by the November 1 deadline.

Community Champion of the Year

The Community Champion of the Year is selected independently by the GVRP Board based on service, leadership, dedication, and community impact.

Vote totals do not determine the Board-selected award.

Every Approved Nominee Deserves Recognition

Community Champion Spotlight is designed to celebrate the meaningful work of volunteers, not simply the two final award recipients.

Every approved nominee receives applicable online recognition.

Approved 2027 nominees will also be celebrated in GVRP's prerecorded awards presentation, available to watch online on demand following its release in late 2027.

No voting purchase is required for nominee recognition.

Learn More About the 2027 Virtual Awards Ceremony

Where Do Community Support Vote Proceeds Go?

Community Champion Spotlight is part of GVRP's long-term commitment to meaningful volunteer recognition.

Net proceeds from Community Support Vote purchases will be designated for a Future Awards Ceremony Reserve.

This reserve is intended to support volunteer award ceremonies and celebrations in future years.

Funds may help cover:

Future in-person ceremony venues and event expenses
Prerecorded and virtual ceremony production
Awards, certificates, and recognition materials
Event accessibility and presentation resources
Ceremony equipment and production services
Other direct costs of future volunteer recognition celebrations

Building this reserve over time will help GVRP plan future ceremonies responsibly while continuing to make volunteer recognition accessible.

Net proceeds are the amount remaining after applicable processing fees, refunds, chargebacks, and directly associated payment costs.

GVRP will track funds designated for future ceremony expenses.

Community Support Vote purchases support GVRP, a mission-driven for-profit small business. They are not charitable donations and are not represented as tax-deductible.

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Important Voting Information

Each eligible $5 vote assigned to a nominee counts toward the Community Choice Award.
Multiple votes may be purchased.
Voting is optional.
Nominations are free.
Votes must be assigned to an eligible nominee to affect their total.
The "Support GVRP, No Nominee Vote" option does not affect nominee rankings.
Only completed, eligible, verified voting purchases count.
Refunded, reversed, fraudulent, or invalid votes will not count.
Purchasing votes does not guarantee an award.
Votes do not determine the Board-selected Community Champion of the Year.
Votes do not include GVRP membership or physical trophies.
Community Support Vote purchases are not charitable donations.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does voting close?

November 1, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time.

No extensions will be accepted.

Does nomination close on the same date?

Yes. Nominations also close November 1, 2027.

Nominate a Community Champion

Do nominees have to receive votes?

No. All approved nominees receive applicable online recognition regardless of vote totals.

Where does the money go?

Net proceeds are designated for future GVRP award ceremonies and recognition celebrations through the Future Awards Ceremony Reserve.

Can I support the program without voting for someone?

Yes. Select "Support GVRP, No Nominee Vote."

Are these purchases tax-deductible?

No. Community Support Votes are purchases from a for-profit business, not charitable donations.

Can I watch the ceremony without purchasing votes?

Yes. The 2027 prerecorded presentation will be free to watch online on demand.

Celebrate Service and Support Future Recognition

Every volunteer has a story worth sharing.

By supporting participating nominees, you help celebrate today's changemakers while building resources for meaningful volunteer recognition in future years.

Celebrate today's volunteers. Help build tomorrow's celebrations.

Meet the 2027 Community Champion Nominees

Explore the 2027 Virtual Awards Ceremony

Final voting deadline: November 1, 2027. No extensions.