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Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Recognize Outstanding Youth Volunteers

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Over the past 14 years, nearly 90,000 middle and high school students have been honored by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards for their outstanding community service. This year, the search begins for thousands more to recognize their meaningful contributions to their communities. The awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial, Inc. in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), will recognize local, state, and national level youth volunteers in grades 5-12.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards have recognized nearly 90,000 middle and high school students for their community service over the past 14 years.
  • The awards program is in its 15th year and will honor outstanding community service by young people in grades 5-12 at the local, state, and national level.
  • Young volunteers can apply online at http://spirit.prudential.com or at www.principals.org/prudential and must be completed by November 2, 2009.
  • Local Honorees will be selected in early November and will receive a Certificate of Achievement and be reviewed by a state-level judging committee.
  • State Honorees will be named on February 9, 2010, and will receive $1,000 awards, engraved silver medallions, and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.
  • National Honorees will be named and will receive additional awards of $5,000, gold medallions, crystal trophies, and $5,000 grants from The Prudential Foundation.

Statistics:

  • The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards have honored nearly 90,000 students over the past 14 years.
  • The awards program is in its 15th year.
  • 102 State Honorees will be selected from all the district winners.
  • 10 National Honorees will be selected from 102 State Honorees.
  • The National Honorees will receive additional awards of $5,000, gold medallions, and crystal trophies.

Sources:

  • WASHINGTON -- (Organization/Press Release: Prudential Financial Inc. and National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP))
  • http://spirit.prudential.com
  • www.principals.org
  • Prudential Financial, Inc. website - www.news.prudential.com.
  • National Association of Secondary School Principals website - www.principals.org

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