MT. VERNON — United Way of South Central Illinois will be announcing their 2nd Annual Compassionate Caregiver of The Year award at the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Luncheon in May.

Executive Director with UWSCI, Natalie Wellen says the beginnings of the award came from a personal situation to her.

You can find a nomination form here: Caregiver Nomination Form  or online at the chamber’s website southernillinois.com or uwsci.org with United Way’s web page.

Wellen says thanks to some local sponsors they have been able to expand their award categories this year.

Deadline for nomination submissions is Monday, April 15.