The Michigan Community Service Commission values the significant contributions volunteers make in Michigan communities and encourages more people to serve. We are seeking nominations (on an on-going basis) for volunteer recognition. Nominees meeting established criteria will be presented The President's Volunteer Service Award. 

Recognizing and honoring volunteers sets a standard for service, encourages a sustained commitment to civic participation, and inspires others to make service a central part of their lives.  The President's Volunteer Service Award  recognizes individuals, families, and groups that have achieved a certain standard - measured by the number of service hours over a 12-month period or cumulative hours earned over the course of a lifetime.

AWARD CRITERIA
Any individual, family, or group may receive Presidential recognition for volunteer hours earned over any 12-month period or over the course of a lifetime at home or abroad. Activities should be unpaid and may not include court-ordered community service. The following are the eligibility requirements for each age group:

Bronze Level
Kids (14 and younger): 50 to 74 hours
Young Adults (15-25): 100 to 174 hours
Adults (25 and older): 100 to 249 hours
Family & Groups: 200 to 499 hours

Silver Level
Kids (14 and younger): 75 to 99 hours
Young Adults (15-25): 175 to 249 hours
Adults (25 and older): 250 to 499 hours
Family & Groups: 500 to 999 hours

Gold Level
Kids (14 and younger): 100 hours or more
Young Adults (15-25): 250 hours or more
Adults (25 and older) : 500 hours or more
Family & Groups: 1000 hours or more

President's Call to Service Award
All Ages: 4,000 hours or more of volunteer service (over a lifetime)

If you or someone you know deserves recognition for their volunteer commitment and service, and also meets the criteria listed above, please complete the form(s) below and submit via email to Jeanine Yard  at yardj@michigan.gov .

President's Volunteer Service Award - Self Nomination Form
President's Volunteer Service Award - Third Party Nomination Form