The following are just some of the grants and awards that support and recognize young people for their service to the community. Nominate someone you know. Awards such as these help youth stand out when applying for college, university and positions in the workforce. <\/P>\n
North Carolina Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards Each county may select five individuals, businesses, and\/or groups to be recognized for their outstanding contribution to their communities. Youth and youth organizations will be considered as well. One of the five recipients will be nominated to receive a new award, the North Carolina Outstanding Volunteer Medallion. The Wayne County Association of Volunteer Administrators evaluates the nominations. <\/P>\n Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Youth Service America <\/STRONG> The President\'s Student Service Challenge The Congressional Award
<\/STRONG>This annual award marks the 29th anniversary of the program that showcases North Carolina\'s most dedicated volunteers. Through the years, North Carolinians have proven their concern and compassion for their neighbors by volunteering in their local communities. <\/P>\n
<\/STRONG>The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honor young people in middle level and high school grades for outstanding volunteer service to their communities. Created in 1995 by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the awards constitute the United States\' largest youth recognition program based solely on volunteering. Over the past 12 years, the program has honored more than 75,000 young volunteers at the local, state, and national level. Click here for more information.<\/A><\/P>\n
Grants and awards support and motivate youth, teachers, service-learning coordinators, and youth-serving organizations to plan and implement projects for National Youth Service Day and on-going service throughout the year. Youth Service America thanks our sponsors who support and underwrite the following grants and awards to increase the quality and quantity of service and service-learning. Click here for more information.<\/A> <\/P>\n
<\/STRONG>The President\'s Student Service Challenge is a White House initiative which recognizes young Americans with awards and scholarships for outstanding community service, while encouraging more young people to serve. Click here for more information.<\/A><\/P>\n
<\/STRONG>The Congressional Award is the U.S. Congress\' award for young Americans. It is a non-partisan, voluntary, and non-competitive. The program is open to all 14-23 year olds. Participants earn bronze, silver and gold Congressional Awards and bronze, silver and gold Congressional Award medals. Click here for more information.<\/A><\/P>");