Award Levels

All volunteer hours completed during grades 6-12 are counted cumulatively. Students can earn multiple awards as their hours grow.

100+ hrs
100+ Hours

Community Impact

Take your first step toward making a meaningful difference.

Recognition Includes

  • NYVSA Pin
200+ hrs
200+ Hours

Service Recognition Award

Demonstrate sustained commitment to your community.

Recognition Includes

  • Official Certificate
  • Name listed on NYVSA website
500+ hrs
500+ Hours

Service Excellence Award

Exceptional dedication worthy of public recognition.

Recognition Includes

  • Official Certificate
  • Personalized Recognition Letter
  • Featured with photo on NYVSA website
1000+ hrs
1,000+ Hours

Rising Leader Award

The highest honor for transformational youth leaders.

Recognition Includes

  • Official Certificate
  • Personalized Recognition Letter
  • Featured with photo on NYVSA website
  • Considered for Annual Scholarship (future program)

Cumulative hours: Hours completed at any point during grades 6-12 all count together. A student with 150 hours in grade 8 and 100 more in grade 10 has a total of 250 cumulative hours.

Scholarship: The NYVSA scholarship program is planned to launch after the program's first 2-3 years of operation. Only Rising Leader award recipients will be eligible.

No double-counting: Hours already counted toward another award program (e.g., Boy Scouts, religious confirmation) cannot also be counted toward NYVSA.

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