The deadline to receive nominations by mail is Dec. 2. Act now to honor someone in Sun Lakes you know who makes a difference for others.

The Crystal Award program has honored 91 volunteers in our community since 2010. Anyone may nominate a dedicated volunteer. Nominees might be people who serve on an HOA board and committees; people who have stepped up to provide assistance in Sun Lakes service organizations like Neighbors Who Care, Rotary, Lions Club, New Adventures in Learning, and Sun Lakes Community Theater; leaders of activity groups such as golf leagues, racquet clubs, card and game groups, travel and hiking outings, and various other clubs; volunteers who dedicate their efforts to help others in various ways.

We all know a dedicated volunteer, someone who devotes a great deal of time and energy to making Sun Lakes a better place in which to live. Now is the time to recognize that person and to show your gratitude by submitting a nomination this month.

The 2023 honorees will be named in December and will be celebrated at a gala dinner on March 12 at IronOaks

Nomination forms are available at each of the three HOA reception desks and are online at each HOA’s member website. Nominations open Nov. 1. Anyone may nominate a member who lives in Sun Lakes Country Club, Cottonwood Palo Verde, and IronOaks. The nominations must be submitted in time to be received by Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. at the post office box (P.O. Box 12102, Chandler, AZ 85248).