Building a Tradition of Service
Service After Service is a certifying organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Although you may not be looking for recognition, your service could be just what inspires someone else to get involved.
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 Award |
Bronze |
Silver |
Gold |
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. As of February 18, 2019, the Lifetime Achievement Award will be temporarily suspended to evaluate programmatic and technical components. |
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* 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 about the award:
https://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/the-award