About the President's Award
Background
The President's Council on Service and
Civic Participation (the Council) was established in 2003 to recognize the
valuable contributions volunteers are making in our communities and encourage
more people to serve. The Council created the President’s Volunteer Service
Award program as a way to thank and honor Americans who, by their demonstrated
commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service.
Recognizing and honoring volunteers sets
a standard for service, encourages a sustained commitment to civic
participation, and inspires others to make service a central part of their
lives. The President’s Volunteer Service Award recognizes individuals,
families, and groups that have achieved a certain standard – measured by the
number of hours of service over a 12-month period or cumulative hours earned
over the course of a lifetime.
To date, the President’s Council has partnered with more than 80 Leadership Organizations and more than 28,000 Certifying Organizations to bestow more than 1.5 million awards to the Nation's deserving volunteers.
The Award:
• An official President’s
Volunteer Service Award lapel pin
• A personalized
certificate of achievement
• A congratulatory letter
from the President of the United States
Award Criteria
Any individual, family, or group can receive Presidential recognition for volunteer hours earned over a 12-month period or over the course of a lifetime at home or abroad. The following are the eligibility requirements for each age group.
• Young Adults: Individual
Age 15-25
• Adults: Individual Age
26 +
Presidential
Volunteer Service Award Criteria
Bronze Level: Young Adults: 100 to 174 hours Adults: 100 to 249 hours
Silver Level: Young Adults: 175 to 249 hours Adults: 250 to 499 hours
Gold Level: Young Adults: 250 hours or more Adults: 500 hours or more