Where Did All the Volunteer Awards Go? We're Here to Change That

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Have You Noticed How All the Volunteer Recognition Awards Are Going Away?

We have too, and we’re just as heartbroken.

Across the Globe, volunteer recognition programs that once celebrated everyday heroes are closing their doors. Whether due to funding cuts, program restructuring or organizational shifts, it seems like fewer and fewer volunteers are getting the credit they deserve.

Just take a look:

  • The President’s Volunteer Service Award, run by AmeriCorps, has been paused. While some hope it will return, there’s no guarantee.

  • The Jefferson Awards, established over 50 years ago to honor public service, have officially ended after decades of impact.

  • Multiplying Good, once a leader in volunteer recognition, no longer issues awards.

And it doesn’t stop there. Several regional and local programs have also faded away, leaving volunteers across the U.S. and beyond with fewer options for acknowledgment and encouragement.

But not us.

The Global Volunteer Recognition Program is here to stay.
We believe volunteers should always be celebrated. That’s why we recognize individuals of all ages and backgrounds for their impact — whether they’re planting trees, mentoring youth, organizing food drives or simply lending a helping hand.

We are committed to keeping the spirit of volunteerism alive and honored.

Why Join the Global Volunteer Recognition Program?

  • We celebrate volunteers from all over the world

  • We offer a wide variety of award categories that reflect today’s unique contributions

  • Our Volunteer Leadership Academy helps volunteers grow their skills

  • We host monthly remote volunteer projects, annual award galas, and more

  • Our awards are inclusive, accessible, and always evolving

Volunteer recognition shouldn’t be rare.
It should be consistent, uplifting, and meaningful.

So, if you’ve been asking yourself, “Where did all the volunteer awards go?” — know that one program isn’t going anywhere.

We’re right here. And we’re just getting started.

👉 Join the Global Volunteer Recognition Program today and be part of a growing global movement that never stops celebrating volunteers.