United Way's Volunteer Center is accepting nominations until March 2 for volunteer awards to be presented April 20 at the organization's VOLUNTEER UNITED Awards Banquet.

Each year, local companies committed to community service, along with nonprofit organizations from across the area join together to celebrate volunteerism and to honor local volunteers for their efforts at VOLUNTEER UNITED, the United Way Volunteer Center's annual award banquet, held each year during National Volunteer Week in April.

VOLUNTEER UNITED will be held at Unum's Atrium in the West Building on April 20. To nominate an outstanding volunteer, complete a nomination form or call United Way's Volunteer Center at (423) 752-0316.

One volunteer will be recognized from each of the following five categories; Community, Education, Environment, Health and Youth Who Volunteer. In addition to these awards, the Volunteer Center will recognize a local company committed to community involvement with the Corporate Volunteer Award. Companies may self-submit for this award. For more information, call Windy Brooks at (423) 752-0316.