The City is honored to present Horseshoe of Service Awards to exceptional citizens who make a difference in our community. These individuals go above-and-beyond in volunteering their time, expending considerable effort, and doing so in a sincere, positive, impactful manner. And they represent the very best of Milton, making our outstanding city even better every day.

The City will honor the winners at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner every November. There are two main categories: individual awards (the Golden and Silver "Horseshoe of Service") and group awards (Volunteer Group of the Year). For the 2025 cycle, nominations must be submitted by October 10. 

• Nominees must have volunteered within the Milton city limits or participated in a Milton-based program or group.
• Nominees must have made a substantial, important, or unique contribution to the city.
• Individuals nominated as part of volunteer organizations (e.g., NCL, YMSL, NHS) must have well exceeded that organization’s standard requirements.
• Students volunteering for course credit are ineligible unless their contribution significantly is beyond their course’s expectations.
• Volunteers completing court-ordered community service are ineligible.
• You cannot nominate yourself, only other people.
• Council-nominated board and committee members are ineligible to be nominated in a board or committee capacity. If they volunteer outside of their City role, they are eligible to be nominated in that capacity. 
• Group or team nominations must come from someone outside of the nominated organization.

Submit a nomination