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Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Recognize Virginia's Outstanding Young Volunteers

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Over the past 11 years, Prudential Spirit of Community Awards have been given to nearly 1,800 middle level and high school students across Virginia for their volunteer work. This year, the prestigious awards program kicks off its 12th year, seeking to identify more young Virginians who have made meaningful contributions to their communities. The program, presented nationwide by Prudential Financial, Inc. in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), honors outstanding community service by young people in grades 5 through 12.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards have been given to nearly 1,800 middle level and high school students across Virginia over the past 11 years.
  • The awards program kicks off its 12th year, seeking to identify more young Virginians who have made meaningful contributions to their communities.
  • Eligible students must submit completed applications by October 31, 2006, for consideration.
  • Local Honorees will receive Certificates of Achievement and the President's Volunteer Service Award from the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation.
  • State Honorees will receive $1,000 awards, engraved silver medallions, and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.
  • Jonathan Nussbaum, 19, of Annandale and Caitlin Adkins, 12, of Norton were Virginia's top youth volunteers for 2006.
  • The program has honored over 70,000 young volunteers at local, state and national levels since its inception in 1995.
  • The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards represent the United States' largest youth recognition program based solely on community service.

Statistics:

  • 1,800 middle level and high school students across Virginia have received the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards over the past 11 years.
  • 11 years of honoring outstanding community service by young people in grades 5 through 12.
  • 70,000 young volunteers have been honored at local, state and national levels since the program began in 1995.
  • 10 National Honorees will be named in May 2007, receiving additional awards of $5,000, gold medallions, crystal trophies for their schools or organizations, and $5,000 grants from The Prudential Foundation.

Sources:

  • "Prudential Chairman Arthur F. Ryan: 'A surprising number of young people today are getting involved in serving their communities, but they're not always recognized for the great things they are doing,..." Source: Prudential Press Release, 2007
  • "National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Executive Director Gerald Tirozzi: 'NASSP is proud to be a part of a program that publicly recognizes the efforts of these amazing young people and we hope that it serves to inspire young people everywhere to give back to their communities and become civically engaged.'" Source: NASSP Press Release, 2007
  • "The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards represent the United States' largest youth recognition program based solely on community service, and have honored more than 70,000 young volunteers at local, state and national levels since the program began in 1995." Source: Prudential Press Release, 2006
  • "The Spirit of Community Awards program also is conducted by Prudential subsidiaries in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, and is being introduced this year in Ireland." Source: Prudential Press Release, 2006

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