Nominate an outstanding volunteer
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Renee Fahey poses for a photo during the annual Jefferson Awards event at the Century House on Monday, April 15, 2019 in Latham. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Jefferson Award nominees sought
Nominate an outstanding volunteer by Feb. 23 for the Jefferson Award for public service.
Since 1972, the awards have honored ordinary local people who do extraordinary things for others in the community.
For the past 15 years, the Times Union, St. Peter s Health Partners and WNYT have worked together to honor volunteers in New York’s Capital Region.
Past honorees have given countless hours to improve the lives of refugees, taught educators about LGBT, volunteered during disasters, advocated for Alzheimer s patients, organized trips for children of color to learn about their heritage, established an arts venue, helped with substance use disorders, supported people who have experienced sexual assault, created awareness of domestic assau
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