RENO — Community Associations Institute (CAI) Nevada chapter is seeking nominations for its new “Ordinary People – Extraordinary Measures” 2012 awards program. The program is aimed at bringing recognition to Nevada residents who have shown remarkable efforts and acts towards others.

Nominations will be accepted through July 15 and should be sent to CAI at 9171 W. Flamingo Road, Ste. 100, Las Vegas NV, 89171. Nominations can also be submitted by email at info@cai-nevada.org or by fax at 702-240-9690. CAI’s ‘:Ordinary People – Extraordinary Measures” awards luncheon will take place at 11 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Gold Coast Hotel located at 4000 West Flamingo Road in Las Vegas.

Award nominees need not be a member of CAI. Awards will be given in each of the following categories:

Community service volunteer: This award is given in recognition of someone who contributes to the community. This effort must have been conducted for the benefit of others with no thought of self-promotion or self-benefit.

Fire department/police department/first responders/medical and social services: While our public servants contribute to our community on a daily basis, this award should be for going above and beyond what is normally within their job descriptions.

Life saving: This award is given in recognition of someone who put their personal safety “on the line” to help someone else. This person saw someone in need and jumped in to help without any thought of his or her personal safety.

Northern Nevada outstanding citizen/organization: This award is given in recognition of an outstanding individual or organization from the northern Nevada area. Performance must have been above and beyond with no intent for praise or recognition.

Southern Nevada outstanding citizen/organization: This award is given in recognition of an outstanding individual or organization from the southern Nevada area. Performance must have been above and beyond with no intent for praise or recognition.

Youth/juvenile: This award is given in recognition of a youth that consistently contributes positively to individuals, their school or their community.

Lifetime achievement in public service: The purpose of this award is to recognize individuals who are committed to a cause greater than themselves, dedicating their time and energy to accomplish goals.