Every year, students dedicate countless hours to serving their schools and communities. They tutor younger students, volunteer at food banks, organize donation drives, coach youth sports, clean local parks, and support countless nonprofit organizations. Yet many schools have no formal way to recognize these efforts. Creating a volunteer recognition program doesn’t have to be complicated…
Every day, millions of individuals dedicate their time, energy, and talents to making their communities better. They tutor students, serve meals, organize donation drives, coach youth teams, support nonprofits, and lend a helping hand wherever it is needed. Yet, despite the incredible impact volunteers make, many never expect anything in return. That is exactly why…
Recognition is one of the most powerful ways to inspire continued service. That’s why we’re excited to announce a new enhancement to the National Service Honor award package: Bronze, Silver, and Gold Recognition Pins. These pins will now correspond directly to each recipient’s award level and will be included alongside the official NSH certificate and…
Your Questions About the National Service Honor, Answered We’re thrilled by the response to the launch of the National Service Honor and grateful for the incredible number of students, schools, and organizations who are applying. Along with the excitement, we’ve also received a handful of common questions. Here’s everything you need to know: Do I need to…
The National Service Honor was created to recognize individuals who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to serving others. Recently, that commitment was beautifully exemplified by Ellen Lampton, a dedicated volunteer in Perham, Minnesota, whose service was celebrated in a surprise recognition at Perham Living. As reported by the Perham Focus, Ellen was going about her regular…