Important American Citizenship Award Transition
The Global Volunteer Recognition Program is phasing out our offering of the American Citizenship Award and transitioning to the new Global Student Citizenship & Service Award.
GVRP is transitioning its student recognition offering from the externally supplied American Citizenship Award to the Global Student Citizenship & Service Award, which GVRP administers directly. The new award does not require GVRP membership and uses its own nomination and review process. See the current product listing for any remaining American Citizenship Award inventory. GVRP cannot guarantee future availability of externally supplied pins or medals.
The Global Student Citizenship & Service Award is administered directly by the Global Volunteer Recognition Program and recognizes student character, citizenship, leadership, community involvement, and service. Membership is not required.
Award options include:
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Personalized digital certificate
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Personalized printed certificate
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Printed certificate and volunteer service honor cord bundle
This transition applies specifically to the Global Volunteer Recognition Program’s offering of the American Citizenship Award. It should not be interpreted as an announcement that NAESP or NASSP has officially discontinued the American Citizenship Award program.
Please visit the Global Student Citizenship & Service Award page to learn about the new recognition and nomination requirements.
A Message from Our Founder, Laurel Barrett
This award opportunity was made possible by Laurel Barrett, the founder of the Global Volunteer Recognition Program. Laurel is not only a lifelong volunteer and community leader she is also a former college professor who taught high school students in an advanced college-level program.
Because she works directly with youth preparing for their next steps in education and life, Laurel knows just how important it is for young people to receive formal recognition for their community involvement. These awards help build college applications, resumes, scholarship eligibility, and confidence.
Laurel’s direct involvement with students led her to create the Global Student Citizenship & Service Award, making it available now to eligible students globally through the Global Volunteer Recognition Program.
You Are Making a Difference
We want you to know that your service, leadership, and kindness do not go unnoticed. You are shaping your schools, neighborhoods, and future and we’re proud to support and recognize you every step of the way.
Keep volunteering. Keep leading. And know that we are here to make sure your impact is seen, celebrated, and remembered.