BOISE - A Post Falls man was honored as one of the state's Brightest Stars in Boise on Thursday.

Glenn Vaughn received the Volunteer of the Year award in the individual category.

He was nominated for the "hundreds of lives he has taken his personal time to counsel these past 17 years at Dirne Counseling Center," according to a press release.

All told, more than 100 outstanding volunteers from throughout the state were honored as stars by Gov. Butch Otter and first lady Lori Otter at the 10th annual Governor's Brightest Star awards ceremony at Boise State University.

The 106 volunteers were nominated for their contributions in six categories - corporation, small business, organization, school, student and individual. All were nominated by fellow Idahoans.

"Volunteers are ever more important and valued as part of the foundation of recovery in our state and the nation," Otter said. "The first lady and I are honored to be here recognizing so many selfless Idahoans."