Know someone who has been dedicated to helping the community, someone who is ready to pitch in or to organize events?

Then you can nominate that person for the 64th Distinguished Service Award, the premier community award given annually in Butler County.

It is sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Butler County and the Butler Eagle.

The award was established in 1949 to honor outstanding volunteerism in the Butler community. In 1952, the award was split to honor two people: a junior, 45 years old or younger; and a senior, older than 45.

Nominations for the 2012 DSA honorees are sought from the public. Past DSA winners will vote on the nominees.

Please send nominations for both the junior and senior honorees to:

DSA Nominee

c/o Butler County Chamber of Commerce

101 E. Diamond St.

Butler, PA 16001

Letters of nomination should explain why the person deserves to be considered for the award, including history of volunteerism.

Nominations must be received by March 30. The dinner will be May 8 at the Butler Country Club in Penn Township.

For more information or questions, call Millie Pinkerton at 724-287-3395.