The Calvert County Department of Economic Development announced May 13, that nominations are being accepted for the annual “Calvert You Are Beautiful Volunteer Awards.” This project recognizes individuals whose volunteer service improves the quality of life for Calvert County citizens and visitors. Nominated volunteers might be a tour guide at a museum or historic landmark, someone who organizes a local fair, festival or parade, or the person committed to making a difference by giving generously of their time to hospices, hospitals, homeless and other social service agencies. All nominees must be residents of Calvert County.

Nomination forms are available online by visiting www.ecalvert.com or by calling the Department of Economic Development at (410) 535-4583. Completed nomination forms should be returned to “Calvert You Are Beautiful” c/o Tammy Loveless, Department of Economic Development, Courthouse, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678. Applications must be postmarked or hand delivered to the Department of Economic Development by July 31.

All Calvert County nominees will be honored at a local awards ceremony sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners in fall 2009; one “special” nominee will be chosen as the volunteer of the year.

For more information about the Department of Economic Development and services available to assist county businesses, call (410) 535-4583, 800.331.9771 or (301) 855-1880; send an e-mail to info@ecalvert.com, or visit online at www.ecalvert.com.