We are excited to honor our unsung heroes who stand as beacons of light who are often overlooked. We are honoring leaders of service in our communities.
Woman of God Ministries, inc. is one of thousands of certifying organizations in the national PVSA program, which is managed by Americorps and the Point of Light Foundation.
The Woman of God Ministries, inc. is now accepting nominations and applications from individuals, businesses, and organizations who have committed to volunteering in their community for the 2024-2025 term.
The President's Volunteer Service Award recognizes, honors, and celebrates citizens who make a positive impact as engaged and profoundly committed volunteers. The Award enables community organizations to express their appreciation for their most devoted volunteers alongside the President of the United States.
The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation established the President's Volunteer Service Award in 2003 to recognize the significance of volunteers to the strength and national identity of the United States, as well as to honor those volunteers whose service is multiplied by the inspiration they provide to others.
The President's Volunteer Service Award is presented to United States citizens and lawfully admitted, permanent residents of the United States who have completed the required number of service hours over a 12-month period or cumulatively over a lifetime.
Presidential recognition distinguishes you among your colleagues. It is an incredible privilege. Even if you are not seeking recognition, your actions can send a message that inspires others to take action.
Woman of God Ministries, inc. is proud to be a part of the crucial task of encouraging and recognizing men, women, boys and girls for their dedication to a better world.
Reviews are held annually to determine eligible candidates. The Honorees will be awarded at the event, held every 2 years. As a certifying organization, Woman of God Ministries, inc. reviews and approves PVSA submissions once per year. Approved applicants will be recognized at the next Woman of God Ministries, inc. PVSA Black Tie Affair held in Richmond VA on September 19-20th, 2025.
Volunteer Eligibility:
• United States citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e., green card holder)
• Must be at least five years old.
• Completes eligible service within a 12-month period (for annual Silver, and Gold Awards) and over a lifetime (for Lifetime Achievement Awards)
• Must be at least five years old.
• Completes eligible service within a 12-month period (for annual Silver, and Gold Awards) and over a lifetime (for Lifetime Achievement Awards)
Eligible Service:
- Unpaid acts of volunteer service benefitting others
- 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 Silver, and Gold Awards)
- Travel stipends, transit/parking passes, membership passes, expense reimbursements, and other nominal volunteer support do not impact service eligibility.
Eligible Service does not include:
• Donating funds.
• Political lobbying (Non-partisan voter registration is an eligible activity)
• Religious instruction
• Conducting worship service
• Proselytizing
• Volunteer service performed as part of court-ordered community service
• Serving only family members
• Political lobbying (Non-partisan voter registration is an eligible activity)
• Religious instruction
• Conducting worship service
• Proselytizing
• Volunteer service performed as part of court-ordered community service
• Serving only family members
The deadline to apply for the President’s Volunteer Service Award is on
January 3rd, 2025.
Eligible activities must take place in a consecutive 12 month period between January 1st -December 31st.
Eligible activities must take place in a consecutive 12 month period between January 1st -December 31st.
Award Levels
silver award
Silver Service Award
Kids (age 5-10) 50 to 74 hours
Teens (age 11-15) 75 to 99hours
Young Adults (age 16-25) 175 to 249 hours
Adults (age 26+) 250 to 499hours
Families & Groups 500 to 999 hours
gold award
Gold Service Award
Kids (age 5-10) 75+ hours
Teens (age 11-15) 100+ hours
Young Adults (age 16-25) 250+ hours
Adults (age 26+) 500+ hours
Families & Groups 1,000+ hours
Lifetime Presidential Volunteer Service Awards
Lifetime Presidential Volunteer Service Awards
Kids (age 5-10) 4,000+ hours Teens (age 11-15) 4,000+ hours
Young Adults (age 16-25) 4,000+ hours
Adults (age 26+) 4,000+ hours
Families & Groups 4,000+ hours
Submission Deadline: January 03, 2025
Host Location Richmond, VA
2-day PVSA Black Tie Affair” will take place September 19th – 20th, 2025
Host Location Richmond, VA
2-day PVSA Black Tie Affair” will take place September 19th – 20th, 2025
