Nominations have opened for the 2011 Governor’s State Employee Medal of Valor Awards. The awards are presented to state employees that demonstrate heroism by acting above and beyond the call of duty or service to prevent damage to state property or save a human life.

Previous winners include a DMV employee that prevented a beating and an employee who freed a boy scout whose leg was trapped beneath a boulder. If you know a state supervisor, manager, confidential, or exempt employee who has acted in an extraordinary manner, you are encouraged to nominate them for the award.

While Medal of Valor nominations are accepted throughout the year, the deadline to be included in the next ceremony is August 1, 2011.

Nomination package (includes info. and form): http://1.usa.gov/koQZhI
Nomination form only: http://1.usa.gov/iLofMQ