Nominations for the annual Spirit of the Vineyard are now open. 

The award is given annually to honor those who have volunteered for one or more nonprofit organizations on the Island. Selection criteria includes selflessness, the range and depth of service provided and the individual’s overall contributions that have made a difference in the community.  

Past recipients include Ron Rappaport, Emily Bramhall, Greg Orcutt, Jean Lewellyn, Brian Athearn, Michael Colaneri, the MV Harley Riders and the Possible Dreams Auction committees. 

Nominations can be submitted to vineyardvillage@gmail.com or sent to Spirit of the Vineyard, C/O Susie Wallo, PO Box 488, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557. The deadline to submit nominations is May 13.