Nominations are being accepted for the annual Spirit of the Vineyard Award. The award honors a person who has served for one or more nonprofit organizations on the Island, and whose work has made a difference. Selflessness, range and depth of service performed, length of volunteer service and effect on the quality of life for both individuals and for the Island community as a whole are all criteria that will be considered.

Formerly sponsored by Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard, the award is now sponsored by Vineyard Village at Home. Nominations can be emailed to pollybrown@verizon.net or sent to Spirit of the Vineyard, PO Box 1356, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568.

The deadline is Sept. 29.