Volunteers participating in the initiative are eligible to earn the President's Volunteer Service Award, honoring their dedication to service. Any adult who completes 100 or more hours of volunteer service at home or abroad within a 12 month period is eligible to receive the award. Nominations for awards are made by the participating organizations that have become certifying organizations.

Each award package includes a note of congratulations from the President, a letter from the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, a certificate of achievement and a lapel pin. This award can be a tangible way for sponsoring American organizations to recognize the efforts of their U.S. citizen volunteers. For more information about the President's Volunteer Service Award, please visit www.presidentialserviceawards.gov.