The 23rd Annual Deen Day Smith Service to Mankind Awards gala will be held Tuesday, April 26 at the Nessmith-Lane Continuing Education Building on the Georgia Southern University campus. The invitation-only event will begin at 7 p.m., with dinner followed by an awards ceremony honoring dozens of citizens nominated by their peers in recognition of selfless service to others. Also, awards will be given to three Life Achievement Awards recipients and to the Statesboro Herald Humanitarian of the Year.