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Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Recognize Young Volunteers in the District of Columbia

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The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards have recognized over 130 middle and high school students in the District of Columbia for their outstanding volunteer work over the past 14 years. The prestigious awards program, celebrating its 15th year, aims to identify and honor young individuals who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through various volunteer activities. The program, presented by Prudential Financial, Inc. in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), seeks to recognize and encourage young volunteers who take the initiative to serve their communities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 130 middle and high school students in the District of Columbia have been recognized with the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards over the past 14 years.
  • The awards program, now in its 15th year, aims to identify and honor young individuals who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer activities.
  • The program recognizes young volunteers in grades 5-12 who have demonstrated exceptional community service and spirit.
  • To be eligible, students must submit an application online or through a paper version, completed by November 2, 2009.
  • Local Honorees will be selected in early November and receive Certificates of Achievement, with a chance to receive the President's Volunteer Service Award.
  • State Honorees will receive $1,000 awards, engraved silver medallions, and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. in May 2010.
  • National Honorees will receive additional awards, including $5,000, gold medallions, and $5,000 grants for nonprofit organizations.
  • Lawrence Manley and Krysten Thomas were the District of Columbia's top youth volunteers for 2009, recognized for their exceptional community service.
  • The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards represent the United States' largest youth recognition program based solely on community service.
  • The program is part of a broader youth-service initiative by Prudential, including a youth leadership training program and a website featuring profiles of outstanding youth volunteers.

Statistics:

  • Over 130 students have been recognized with the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards in the District of Columbia over the past 14 years.
  • The program has honored nearly 90,000 young volunteers at local, state, and national levels since its inception in 1995.
  • 102 State Honorees will be selected from each state and the District of Columbia.
  • 10 National Honorees will be selected from the 102 State Honorees.
  • $1,000 awards and silver medallions will be given to State Honorees.
  • $5,000 awards, gold medallions, and $5,000 grants will be given to National Honorees.

Sources:

  • "State Honorees Receive Cash Awards, Medallions and Invitation to National Events in Washington" (Undated)
  • http://spirit.prudential.com
  • "National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)" (Undated)
  • http://www.principals.org
  • "Prudential Financial, Inc." (Undated)
  • http://www.news.prudential.com

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