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Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Recognize Young Volunteers Nationwide

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The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards have honored over 454 young volunteers across Delaware for their outstanding community service over the past 16 years. The program, now in its 17th year, is presented nationwide by Prudential Financial, Inc. in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). The awards recognize young people in grades 5 through 12 who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their communities through volunteer work. This year's selection process is underway, and young volunteers can apply online until November 1, 2011.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards have been presented in Delaware for 16 years, honoring 454 young volunteers.
  • Young volunteers in grades 5-12 can apply for the awards by submitting an application to a middle or high school principal, Girl Scout council, county 4-H agent, or other local organizations.
  • Local Honorees will receive Certificates of Achievement, and those who meet the minimum volunteer hour requirement will also 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.
  • National Honorees will receive additional awards of $5,000, gold medallions, crystal trophies, and $5,000 grants from The Prudential Foundation.
  • Last year's winners, Austin Osborne and Genevieve Spence, were recognized for their outstanding community service and volunteer work.
  • The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program is the largest youth recognition program based solely on community service, having honored nearly 100,000 young volunteers since 1995.

Statistics:

  • Over 454 young volunteers have been honored in Delaware through the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
  • 16years have passed since the awards program began in 1995.
  • Nationwide, the program has honored nearly 100,000 young volunteers since its inception.
  • Young volunteers must have contributed a minimum of 50 hours (for age 14 and younger) or 100 hours (for older students) to qualify for the awards.
  • The awards program is conducted in six countries: the United States, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Ireland, and India.

Sources:

  • Prudential Financial Inc.
  • The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
  • The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.

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