Friends of National Service Awards Reception

Posted by on January 29, 2012

Voices for National Service & The Corps Network

Present the

Friends of National Service Awards Reception
February 14, 2012
6:30 to 8:30 pm
Awards Presentation Begins at 7 o’clock pm
East Hall at Union Station
50 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington, DC
All Honorees are Invited — Confirmations Pending

Annual Awards and Honorees

Edward M. Kennedy National Service Lifetime Leadership Award
For life-long dedication to citizen service and for outstanding leadership in advancing national service as a civic commitment and legislative priority
Senator Thad Cochran

Citizen Service Award
For investing in the civic health of our nation through support of national service
Jon Bon Jovi and Eduardo Padrón, President, Miami Dade College

Outstanding National Service Advocacy Award
For outstanding leadership and advocacy of national service as a state and federal priority
Governor Pat Quinn and Governor Terry Branstad

Distinguished Service Award
For prioritizing national service funding and legislation to expand high-quality opportunities for citizens to serve their community and our country
Senator Richard Shelby and Representative Norm Dicks

Outstanding New Member Award
For elevating national service as a first term legislative priority
Senator Chris Coons and Representative Steve Stivers

State and Local Leadership Award
For leadership and innovation in leveraging national service to meet state and local needs
Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Mayor Michael Nutter

Service in Media Award
For using journalism to raise awareness of and encourage Americans’ participation in national service
David Gergen

Franklin D. Roosevelt Service and Conservation Corps Leadership Award
For championing the important role of service and conservation corps in modern day America, reflective of the legendary ideals and work accomplished by Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Depression Era Civilian Conservation Corps
Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar

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