Presidential Service Award
This award can be presented to ANY USS contestant (local, state, or national).
Volunteer Eligibility
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United States citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e., green card holder)
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Must be at least five years old
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Completes eligible service within a 12-month period (for annual Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards) and over a lifetime (for Lifetime Achievement Awards)
Eligible Service:
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Unpaid acts of volunteer service benefitting others
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Service through National service programs that provide a stipend (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) may count towards the Lifetime Achievement Award, but not for the annual Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards)
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Travel stipends, transit/parking passes, membership passes, expense reimbursements, and other nominal volunteer support do not impact service eligibility
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Eligible Service does not include:
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Donating funds
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Political lobbying (Non-partisan voter registration is an eligible activity)
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Religious instruction
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Conducting worship service
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Proselytizing
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Volunteer service performed as part of court-ordered community service
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Serving only family members
Age Group | Bronze | Silver | Gold |
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Adults (26+) | 100–249 Hours | 250–499 Hours | 500+ Hours |
Young Adults (16-25 Years) | 100–174 Hours | 175–249 Hours | 250+ Hours |
Teens (11-15 Years) | 50-74 Hours | 75-99 Hours | 100+ Hours |
Kids (5-10 Years) | 26-49 Hours | 50-74 Hours | 75+ Hours |
As a certifying organization, we place great importance on the accuracy and integrity of the information provided. We ask that you are truthful and accurate when recording your hours.
All contestants, USS National and USS Class Beauty, are eligible to participate. Winners will be recognized at our Pretty in Pink dinner and receive a Presidential Certificate, a pin for your sash, and a medallion.
Miss USS National Competition
Babies that are 0-3 years old.
