UVC seeking award nominations

Posted: February 1 2018 at 01:29 PM

United Voices for Children is once again seeking nominations for awards to honor extraordinary volunteer service or advocacy efforts on behalf of children, youth and/or families throughout the Northern Illinois Conference.

More information about the awards and the nominations form can be found here.

Deadline for nominations is April 6, 2018.

Awards will be given during the UVC Breakfast at the annual conference session.

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