Nominations are now open for the Saskatchewan volunteer medal.

If you know of someone who has provided outstanding volunteer service or exceptional community involvement, you have until October 18th to show them their efforts haven't gone unnoticed.'

"Our province is full of talented, dedicated volunteers who come from many different walks of life" Chief of Protocol for the Government of Saskatchewan Jason Quilliam said "Quite often these people are the backbone of our communities, and thats the purpose of these awards, to recognize these folks.

Since its inception in 1995, 148 recipients have recieved the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal.

For more information and nomination forms, you can visit www.ops.gov.sk.ca/svm or call 1-877-427-5505.