President's Volunteer Service Award

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President's Volunteer Service Award
PVSA award pieces
Awarded for	Recognition of outstanding volunteer contributions in community service to the United States
Sponsored by	Corporation for National and Community Service President of the United States Points of Light Foundation
Country	United States
Presented by	The President of the United States
First awarded	2003; 21 years ago (2003)
Website	Official website
Ribbon of the award

The President's Volunteer Service Award is a civil award bestowed by the President of the United States. Established by executive order by George W. Bush, the award was established to honor volunteers that give hundreds of hours per year helping others through the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation. The award can be granted to individuals, families and organizations located throughout the United States. Depending on the amount of service hours completed, individuals can receive the Bronze, Silver, Gold, and/or the President's Call to Service Award (also referred to the President's Lifetime Achievement Award).^[1] The Call to Service Award is the most prestigious, and it has been awarded to few Americans to recognize over 4,000 hours of extraordinary service including notable honorees such as S. Truett Cathy, Mark Carman, and Zach Bonner. Awardees may receive a personalized certificate, an official pin, medallion, and/or a congratulatory letter from the President depending on the award earned.