Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Recognize Young Volunteers Making a Difference

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The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a prestigious recognition program for young volunteers, has identified over 4,269 outstanding middle and high school students across Pennsylvania who have made meaningful contributions to their communities over the past 16 years. This year marks the 17th year of the awards program, which honors students in grades 5 through 12 who have demonstrated exceptional community service and volunteerism.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards have recognized 4,269 middle and high school students across Pennsylvania for their community service and volunteerism over the past 16 years.
  • The awards 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.
  • Young volunteers can apply online or obtain a paper application to be submitted to a middle or high school principal, Girl Scout council, or other participating organizations by November 1, 2011.
  • Local Honorees will receive a Certificate of Achievement and the President's Volunteer Service Award, while State Honorees will receive $1,000 awards, engraved silver medallions, and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.
  • The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program has honored nearly 100,000 young volunteers at local, state and national levels since 1995.

Statistics:

  • Over 4,269 middle and high school students have been recognized by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards in Pennsylvania over the past 16 years.
  • Since 1995, the awards program has honored nearly 100,000 young volunteers at local, state and national levels.
  • Local Honorees are reviewed by a state-level judging committee, which selects the top two candidates from each state who will be named State Honorees.
  • Each State Honoree will receive $1,000 awards, engraved silver medallions, and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.

Sources:

  • Prudential Financial Inc.
  • National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
  • Contify.com