Golden Heart Volunteer Awards

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Door County Golden Heart Volunteer Awards

Presented By:

Wisconsin Public Service Foundation logo

Wednesday – April 24, 2024

Registration & check in – 4:30pm

Dinner – 5:30pm

Program – 6:45pm

The Golden Heart Volunteer Awards recognizes and celebrates Door County’s greatest volunteers. Volunteers are critical to the success of our unique and special community, and these remarkable individuals deserve recognition.

Volunteers will be recognized in seven categories…

  • Adult Volunteer of the Year

  • Environmental Stewardship Award

  • Arts Volunteer of the Year – New This Year for volunteerism supporting performing arts

  • Cultural Volunteer of the Year – New This Year for volunteerism supporting visual arts and cultural heritage

  • Group Volunteers of the Year

  • Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award

  • Karl May Lifetime of Service Award

2023 Golden Heart tableSeated dinner will begin at 5:30pm with mixed greens salad with a variety of dressings, warm rolls and butter. Guests have the choice of three entrees:

  • Slow Roasted Pork Loin with Door County Cherry Sauce
  • Grilled Salmon Fillet with Dill Sauce (GF)
  • Stuffed Marinara Shells with Seasoned Ground Beef and Cheese Stuffing
  • Vegetarian entree available upon request


Finish the meal with assorted cookies and brownies and enjoy the program!

Purchase Golden Heart Tickets

First opportunity for purchased tickets goes to nominees and the organizations who nominated them. Tickets will go on sale to the general public mid to late March. Tickets can be purchased for $50 each by contacting Kelly at the United Way Office (920) 746-9645.

Want to nominate an individual or group for an award?

Click the Nomination Information button for full instructions.