Add distinguished volunteer certificate award page

config.toml

@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ pluralizelisttitles = false
 
 
 [[menu.main]]
-    name       = "Publications and Resources"
+    name       = "Publications & Resources"
     identifier = "menu.pubs"
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@@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ pluralizelisttitles = false
 
 
 [[menu.main]]
-    name       = "Awards"
+    name       = "Awards & Recognition"
     identifier = "menu.features"
     weight     = 5
 
@@ -199,6 +199,14 @@ pluralizelisttitles = false
     parent     = "menu.features"
     post       = 2
 
+[[menu.main]]
+    name       = "Recognition"
+    identifier = "section.recognition"
+    url        = ""
+    weight     = 3
+    parent     = "menu.features"
+    post       = 3
+
 
 [[menu.main]]
     name       = "SIGSOFT Awards Overview"
@@ -249,6 +257,12 @@ pluralizelisttitles = false
     weight     = 8
     parent     = "section.awards"
 
+[[menu.main]]
+    name       = "Distinguished Volunteer Certificate"
+    url        = "/awards/distinguishedVolunteerCertificate"
+    weight     = 9
+    parent     = "section.recognition"
+
 [[menu.main]]
     name       = "ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper"
     url        = "/awards/distinguishedPaper"
@@ -280,7 +294,7 @@ pluralizelisttitles = false
     parent     = "section.conference"
 
 [[menu.main]]
-    name       = "Programs and Activities"
+    name       = "Programs"
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     weight     = 6
 

content/awards/distinguishedVolunteerCertificate.md

@@ -0,0 +1,86 @@
+---
+weight: 9
+bookFlatSection: true
+title: "Distinguished Volunteer Certificate"
+aliases:
+  - "/awards/distinguishedVolunteerCertificate.html"
+  - "/policies/distinguishedVolunteerCertificate"
+---
+
+# ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Volunteer Certificate
+
+The ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Volunteer Certificate recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to SIGSOFT through sustained or exceptional volunteer service. This recognition celebrates those who have significantly advanced the mission and goals of SIGSOFT through their dedication and impact.
+
+## Eligibility Criteria
+
+Recipients of the Distinguished Volunteer Certificate must demonstrate:
+
+- **Sustained Contribution**: A minimum of two years of significant volunteer service to SIGSOFT.
+- **Exceptional Impact**: Contributions that have demonstrably advanced SIGSOFT's mission, improved its operations, or enhanced the experience of its members.
+- **Service Areas**: Qualifying volunteer activities may include, but are not limited to, sustained or exceptional contribution to SIGSOFT programs or initiatives such as:
+  - Editorial work for SIGSOFT Software Engineering Notes (SEN)
+  - SEWorld moderation
+  - Membership and service to SIGSOFT committees such as CARES, CAPS, or awards committees
+  - Organization of SIGSOFT events such as student mentoring workshops or summer schools
+  - Support for the activities of the SIGSOFT Executive Committee or SIGSOFT liaison members
+
+This recognition is not intended for major leadership positions such as General Chair or Program Chair of conferences, SIGSOFT Executive Committee roles, or SIGSOFT liaison roles. It is also not intended for service on program committees of SIGSOFT-sponsored conferences. These roles are recognized in other ways and are not eligible for this recognition.
+
+## Nomination Process
+
+### Who Can Nominate
+
+- Self-nominations are not permitted.
+- Current SIGSOFT Executive Committee members, SIGSOFT liaison members, steering committee members of SIGSOFT-sponsored conferences, and other individuals with close knowledge of SIGSOFT activities may nominate candidates.
+
+### How to Nominate
+
+Nominations should be submitted online using the [nomination form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RXdnQBJFaJ6uPk32cK4viMjW5LFwQWDj7y9_DI5qpMk/viewform). The form requires:
+
+- Details of the nominator
+- Details of the nominee
+- A short description of why this individual has done outstanding service
+
+### Submission Timeline
+
+Nominations are accepted annually, with a deadline of February 1.
+
+## Selection Process
+
+### Review Committee Composition
+
+The Distinguished Volunteer Certificate Review Committee is appointed by the SIGSOFT Chair and consists of two to three senior SIGSOFT members and one member of the SIGSOFT Executive Committee in a non-voting role.
+
+### Conflict of Interest
+
+Committee members must recuse themselves from discussions of a particular candidate where:
+
+- They submitted a nomination for that candidate in the current round.
+- They have a conflict of interest with that nominee, following the ACM conflict of interest policy.
+
+### Decision Making
+
+There is no fixed limit on the number of certificates presented each year. The number of recipients depends on the number of eligible nominations received.
+
+Decisions of the review committee are final and not subject to appeal.
+
+## Recognition Details
+
+Recipients receive:
+
+- A formal certificate suitable for framing
+- Recognition on the SIGSOFT website and in SIGSOFT communications
+- A brief announcement at a SIGSOFT-sponsored conference
+
+## 2026 Committee Members
+
+- Raula Gaikovina Kula, University of Osaka, Japan
+- Lin Tan, Purdue University, USA
+- Cristian Cadar, Imperial College London, UK
+
+## 2026 Recipients
+
+- Ajay Jain, for dedicated service as production editor of SEN for over 10 years
+- Joanne Atlee, for proposing, championing, and serving as inaugural co-chair of SIGSOFT CARES
+- Alexander Serebrenik, for proposing, championing, and serving as inaugural co-chair of SIGSOFT CARES
+- Kelly Blincoe, for proposing, championing, and serving as inaugural co-chair of SIGSOFT CARES

content/awards/sigsoftAwards.md

@@ -34,6 +34,9 @@ teacher, mentor, researcher, author, and/or policy maker
 ### Impact Award
 - **[Impact Paper Award](https://www2.sigsoft.org/awards/impactpaper/)** - Recognizes papers from SIGSOFT conferences that have had significant influence
 
+### Service Recognition
+- **[Distinguished Volunteer Certificate](/awards/distinguishedVolunteerCertificate)** - Recognizes sustained or exceptional volunteer service that has significantly advanced SIGSOFT
+
 ## Nomination Process
 
 All awards follow a similar nomination process, with two key deadlines:

content/volunteers.md

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 If you would like to participate as a volunteer for SIGSOFT, 
 please fill in the appropriate information on the [Google Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3fEsroIbpcOPrqQbEaFl5Wh1YeT3S_UNl-s2EGqDZ6dJNmQ/viewform?usp=dialog).
 
+SIGSOFT also recognizes exceptional volunteer service through the [Distinguished Volunteer Certificate](/awards/distinguishedVolunteerCertificate).
+
 ## Volunteer Opportunities
 
 There are many ways to get involved in SIGSOFT activities as volunteers.
@@ -21,4 +23,4 @@ Here are some examples.
 - SIGSOFT special projects that need some extra help
 - Run for election for SIGSOFT executive committee
 - Serve on program committees of SIGSOFT sponsored conferences
-- Serve as conference or program chair of SIGSOFT sponsored conference
+- Serve as conference or program chair of SIGSOFT sponsored conference