Show Me Service Awards
The Show Me Service Awards highlight the service and volunteerism that Missourians provide to strengthen communities and improve quality of life. To provide a diverse group of awardees each year, the awards are presented by region and include age-specific awards, national service awards, business awards, and community awards.
Nominations for the 2026 Show Me Service Awards are now closed. Stay tuned for an exciting update about our nomination process!
Nomination Categories
Do you know a Missouri volunteer that embodies the power of service? Nominate them for a Show Me Service Award! A list of nomination categories is shown on the right. Reference the map below for a breakdown of regions.
volunteer of the year
The volunteer of the year award has three categories based on age group: youth (under 18), adult (18-54), and senior (55+). An awardee for the three age groups will be selected from each region.
Americorps awards
The AmeriCorp awards are split into two categories: AmeriCorps member of the year and senior AmeriCorps member of the year. An awardee for the two categories will be selected from each region.
community of the year
Presented to a community (municipality or county), nonprofit organization, or collaborative group of individuals that has come together on a specific service project or ongoing activity.
Business of the year
Presented to a for-profit business that has provided opportunities for its employees/volunteers to serve in the community.
Have questions about submitting a nomination? Contact ServMO@ded.mo.gov.
2025 Show Me Service Award Recipients
Read the official press release for the 23rd Annual Show Me Service Awards by clicking here.
Senior Volunteer of the Year
Helen Crowder
North/Central Region
Adult Volunteer of the Year
JOhn Boyd
South Region
Business of the Year
Mahmoud Kouk & Brothers
St. Louis Region
Community of the Year
Dhvani Foundation
St. Louis Region
AmeriCorps Member of the Year
Garry Brown
South Region
Adult Volunteer of the Year
Matt Hakes
Kansas City Region
Community of the Year
Mexico Sustainability Project
North/Central Region
americorps member of the Year
peggy hauser
Kansas City Region
adult Volunteer of the Year
Shashikanth gajaraj
St. Louis Region
youth Volunteer of the Year
tejveer atwal
St. Louis Region
adult Volunteer of the Year
Tim bach
North/Central Region
senior Member of the Year
Velma bailey
St. Louis Region
