Important Announcement Empowering Volunteering!The Presidential Volunteer Service Award

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The Presidential Volunteer Service Award medallion (Source:PVSA)

We're excited to announce that STEMEPA has been officially certified as a certifying organization for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA). This national honor recognizes outstanding highs chool volunteer service and civic participation.

What This Means

The PVSA, established in 2003, is the most prominent volunteer award program in the United States. As a certifying organization, we can now:

Recognize Excellence

Award bronze, silver, and gold medals to volunteers who meet annual hour requirements

Amplify Impact

Validate volunteer hours through official government-recognized channels

How It Works

Volunteers can earn awards based on annual service hours:

  • Young Adults (16+): Bronze (100-174 hrs), Silver (175-249 hrs), Gold (250+ hrs)
  • Adults: Bronze (100-249 hrs), Silver (250-499 hrs), Gold (500+ hrs)