Awards Reception
Honorees and Awards
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On February 10, 2009, more than 600 friends and supporters of national service gathered in the nation’s capital to celebrate and honor elected officials and private citizens who have worked to protect and expand national service opportunities for all Americans. The annual Friends of National Service Awards Reception was presented by the Comcast Corporation and Green For All and co-hosted by Voices for National Service and The Corps Network.
General Collin Powell and Alma Powell, Congressman John Lewis (D-GA), Senator Christopher Dodd (D-CT), State Farm Insurance Companies CEO Edward Rust were all present to accept their respective awards and share their vision for the future of national service. Secretary Susan Stern of New York’s Commission on National and Community Service accepted an award on behalf of Governor David Paterson who addressed the audience by video.
During the event, ServiceNation’s Declaration of Service video was presented, asking guests to renew their pledge of service to their communities and country.
- Click here to view the Declaration of Service video
LIFETIME RECOGNITION 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 national priority.
- General Colin Powell, USA (Ret), Chair Emeritus, America’s Promise Alliance
- Alma Powell, Chair, America’s Promise Alliance
Career Service Award
For a career of extraordinary support of national service.
- Representative John Lewis
Citizen Service Award
For investing in the civic health of our nation through support of national service.
- Caroline Kennedy
- Edward Rust , State Farm Insurance Companies
2008 AWARDS AND HONOREES
Outstanding National Service Advocacy Award
For outstanding leadership and advocacy of national service as a state and federal priority.
Distinguished Service Award
For advancing national service legislation to expand high-quality opportunities for citizens to serve
their communities and our country.
State and Local Leadership Award
For leadership and innovation in leveraging national service to meet state and local needs.
- Secretary Arne Duncan
- Governor David Paterson
- Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Special Recognition Award
For your commitment and exemplary service to the country and with deep appreciation for your leadership in the US House of Representatives as a tireless champion for increasing service opportunities at and abroad for all Americans.
- Representative Christopher Shays
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