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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.

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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
2008 National Honorees
Introducing America's top ten youth volunteers for 2008.
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.
2008 National Recognition Events
See photos from the 2008 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.
 
For the Press
> Download logo & medallions
> Ten Year Analysis of Youth Volunteerism
The Prudential Spirit of Community Report
An electronic newspaper featuring stories and information about youth volunteerism.
> Summer 2008 Issue
> Spring 2008 Issue
> Fall 2007 Issue
Public Service Announcement
View a public service announcement about young volunteers and the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.
> Public Service Announcement
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