And the 2011 winners are...
Whether it was a single person or a group of people, the 2011 winners of the Giving Spirit Award share one common trait - volunteerism.
Dean was nominated for "all he does for the children and people of Creek County."
The Oilton Volunteer Fire Department is the September winner of the Giving Spirit Award.
The Union Varsity Pom Squad has performed over 576 hours of community service since April, which is roughly 100 hours a month of community service!
" We need to all give back. I was raised with the philosophy that you know, you're supposed to help other people as well as yourself." We could all learn from Mike Blake's philosophy of volunteering.
Russ spends countless hours preparing for these events to help people gain employment. Many people have been helped to get their present job a lot quicker & with a better opportunity.
"I just love to sew. This is one way I can make a difference." Ethel Chronister is making a difference with the quilts she sews and delivers to a local hospice in Green Country.
THE GIVING SPIRIT AWARD.
This award honors the great volunteer spirit we enjoy in our communities.
Each month, we will award someone in the Tulsa viewing area for their volunteer spirit, someone who has made a difference in our community.

Can I still nominate people for the GIVING SPIRIT AWARD?
Yes. Nominations will be accepted through December 31, 2012.
The award honors the great volunteer spirit we enjoy in our communities. Each month, we will award someone in the Tulsa viewing area for their volunteer spirit, someone who has made a difference in our community.