The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

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 13 years, the program has honored more than 80,000 young volunteers at the local, state, and national level. > The judging results are in! Congrats to the 102 State Honorees and 234 Distinguished Finalists for 2008.

Program Information An Overview Basic facts and dates concerning this year's Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Instructions For students who want to apply, and for schools and officially designated local organizations that would like to participate. Frequently Asked Questions Answers to nearly every question that has been asked about the program. Program News Recent news about The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Foreign Programs Information about the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Ireland. Celebrity Speakers Words of wisdom from some of the prominent people who have spoken at the national Prudential Spirit of Community Awards celebration. Current Honorees 2007 National Honorees Introducing America's top ten youth volunteers for 2007. 2008 State Honorees and Distinguished Finalists Meet all 102 State Honorees and the 234 Distinguished Finalists of the 2008 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program. 2007 National Recognition Events See photos from the 2007 national recognition events in Washington, D.C. Resources for Young Volunteers Volunteer Tips for Young People Ideas and information on how young people can help make their communities better places to live Project Ideas Descriptions of more than 300 specific volunteer projects conducted by previous Spirit of Community honorees Where to Volunteer Other organizations and websites that provide information and opportunities for young volunteers Community Leadership Training for High School Students Information about an innovative program that teaches young people how to be leaders in their communities. http://www.prudential.com/spirit