Thursday, August 1, 2019

Presidential Service Awards


Pima coordinates ordering Presidential Service Awards twice a year.  If you wish to order for your girls, information needs to be sent to Louise Turner who submits information September 30th and March 30th (to receive awards in time for end-of-the-year ceremonies).
This is great to have for college and scholarship applications!  Below is information from their website about the award.  The information Louise needs is: Name (as you want it to appear on the certificate), Age Group (see award levels below), Hours Served (date, activity, how many hours), Year of Service (any 12 month period).  Also let her know whether you would like a pin, medallion or coin, or just the certificate.  She will let you know your total cost and you can reimburse her once she has placed the order.  Shipping and handling costs are divided  amongst the girls.  

 PRESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD 
Presidential recognition sets you apart from your peers. It is a tremendous honor. Even though you may not seek recognition, your example can deliver a powerful message that encourages others to take action.

The President’s Volunteer Service Award recognizes United States citizens and lawfully admitted, permanent residents of the United States who have achieved the required number of hours of service over a 12-month time period or cumulative hours over the course of a lifetime.

How it Works

Criteria

Individuals, families and groups that meet the criteria are eligible for the PVSA.
  • Recipient(s) must be a United States citizen or a lawfully admitted permanent resident of the United States.
  • Awards are issued for service hours served within a 12-month time period or over the course of a lifetime.
  • Awards are issued for volunteer service only; additional levels of participation with the organization (i.e., charitable support) are not a factor considered for the award.
  • Court-ordered community service does not qualify for the award.
  • Awards are issued by approved Certifying Organizations.
  • Service must be with an approved Certifying Organization that is legally established in the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or one of the U.S. territories.

Eligibility

Hours are measured over a 12-month period and awards are designated based on cumulative hours. The awards are offered in multiple levels and are designed to recognize each milestone of your service achievement. Levels include bronze, silver, gold and the highest honor, the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for those who contribute more than 4,000 hours of service in their lifetime.

Hours by AwardBronzeSilverGold
Kids (5-10)
26 – 49
50 – 74
75 +
Teens (11–15)
50 – 74
75 – 99
100 +
Young Adults (16-25)
100 – 174
175 – 249
250 +
Adults (26 and older)
100 – 249
250 – 499
500+
Families and Groups*
200 – 499
500 – 999
1,000+
President’s Lifetime Achievement Award: Individuals who have completed 4,000 or more hours in their lifetime
* Two or more people, with each member contributing at least 25 hours toward the total

Along with the ultimate honor of presidential recognition, recipients will receive a personalized certificate, an official pin, medallion or coin and a congratulatory letter from the president of the United States.

For more information, please visit www.presidentialserviceawards.gov

Each award covers one 12 month period – it does NOT have to be a calendar year.

REMEMBER:  If your girls were 14 & under when they did the service work, they have different hours requirements than girls ages 15+. Please contact Louise Turner if you have questions. 
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