Governor's Volunteer Stars Awards 2025

The Governor's Volunteer Stars Awards (GVSA) is Tennessee's premier volunteer recognition initiative.  We strive to recognize outstanding individuals, businesses and nonprofits from across the state.  Since 2008, participating counties conduct a call for nominations and recognize one outstanding youth and one outstanding adult volunteer.  We also recognize one business and one non-profit from each of Tennessee’s three Grand Divisions for their outstanding community involvement and service. 

Special Thanks to GVSA Gold Sponsor:

Advance Financial Foundation

Silver Sponsor:

Tennessee Valley Authority

Bronze Sponsor:

Friends of Volunteer Tennessee

Governor's Volunteer Stars Awards Honorees and Ceremonies

Volunteer Tennessee was honored to celebrate the 2025 Governor's Volunteer Stars Awards Honorees on March 8 2026 in Franklin, Tenn.  Enjoy these event pictures and materials celebrating Tennessee's outstanding volunteers!


If you are interested in pictures or materials from previous GVSA Celebrations, please email volunteer.tennessee@tn.gov.