5/29/2025
It's your opportunity to recognize a neighbor or group for their contributions to our community at the Annual Member Meeting on Sept. 1.
Nominations are being accepted June 1 - July 11.
the categories that your honoree might fall into:
- Certificate of Appreciation: Given to an individual for services and/or accomplishments that benefit the LOW community. A general award that includes, but is not restricted to, leadership, volunteer work, neighborhood community organization, etc.
- Outstanding Service Award: Recognizes accomplishments and/or performance beyond what is ordinarily expected in a voluntary capacity and that have a significant beneficial contribution to the general welfare and quality of life in the LOW community.
- Distinguished Service Award: Recognizes accomplishments of highest significance for LOW and that have exceptional benefit for the general health, welfare, quality of life, and/or the fulfillment of a major need within the LOW community.
- Outstanding Youth Award: Awarded to a youth (18 and under) for volunteer accomplishments significantly above the norm of expectation, showing leadership abilities and initiative, high level of responsibility, and courtesy.
- Heroic Act Award: Given for especially heroic and courageous actions that protect life and/or property at LOW in an emergency situation or under extreme hazardous circumstances, requiring courage and possible personal risk.
- Community Service Organization Group Award: Recognizes a Lake of the Woods organization or club that has provided great service and impact to LOW and surrounding community.
- Warren J. Lodge Award for Excellence: Special award to an individual who has given distinguished service as a representative of LOW within Orange County. Contact the Honor Awards Committee Chair for more information.
Forms are available at:
Member Services. Holcomb Building
LOWA website:
www.LOWA.org/forms
Carolyn Rourke, committee chair:
[email protected]. 540-972-3901
Completed nominations can be submitted by mailing or delivering to Carolyn Rourke at 915 Eastover Parkway or emailing to [email protected].
Award Winners will be notified Aug. 1, and invited to attend a reception and ceremony at the Annual Member Meeting on Monday, Sept. 1.