{"id":67068,"date":"2019-02-05T09:05:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-05T13:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-top-youth-volunteers-of-2019-honored-nationwide\/"},"modified":"2019-02-05T10:06:34","modified_gmt":"2019-02-05T14:06:34","slug":"homenaje-nacional-a-los-jovenes-voluntarios-mas-destacados-de-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/homenaje-nacional-a-los-jovenes-voluntarios-mas-destacados-de-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Youth Volunteers Of 2019 Honored Nationwide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">WASHINGTON<\/span>, Feb. 5,\u00a02019 \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; They&#8217;re supporting people with disabilities, kids experiencing homelessness and communities affected by Hurricane Harvey. A few have made it their mission to focus attention on teen mental health. Others are raising money and awareness to help children with cancer.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpgc13cleft\" style=\"WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: left\" dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpgc13cleft\" title=\"Prudential Spirit of Community Awards logo\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Prudential Spirit of Community Awards logo\" align=\"middle\" imagelabel=\"General\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/403687\/Prudential_Spirit_of_Community_Awards.jpg \"\/><\/div>\n<p>Those are just some stories of the 102 youth volunteers \u2013 two from each state and the <span class=\"xn-location\">District of Columbia<\/span> \u2013 who today were named State Honorees by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring students in grades 5-12 for outstanding volunteer service. Read the names and stories of this year&#8217;s honorees at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2363051-1&amp;h=1843031028&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fspirit.prudential.com%2F&amp;a=http%3A%2F%2Fspirit.prudential.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/spirit.prudential.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, now in its 24th year, is conducted by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>Each of the 102 State Honorees will receive <span class=\"xn-money\">$1,000<\/span>, an engraved silver medallion and an all-expense-paid trip in early May to <span class=\"xn-location\">Washington, D.C.<\/span>, for four days of national recognition events. During the trip, 10 will be named America&#8217;s top youth volunteers of 2019.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>In addition to the State Honorees, the program&#8217;s judges recognized 234 students nationwide as Distinguished Finalists for their impressive community service activities. Each will receive an engraved bronze medallion. More than 450 other applicants were awarded Certificates of Excellence for their volunteer work.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;These young volunteers learned and\u00a0demonstrated that they can make meaningful\u00a0contributions to individuals\u00a0and communities through their service,&#8221; said Prudential CEO <span class=\"xn-person\">Charles Lowrey<\/span>. &#8220;It&#8217;s an honor to recognize their great work, and we hope that shining a spotlight on their service inspires others to consider how they might make a difference.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Each of these honorees is proof that students have the energy, creativity and unique perspectives to create positive change,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">JoAnn Bartoletti<\/span>, executive director of NASSP. &#8220;We commend each of the 2019 honorees for their outstanding volunteer service, and for the invaluable example they&#8217;ve set for their peers.&#8221;\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p><b>About The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards represents <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States&#8217;<\/span> largest youth recognition program based solely on volunteer service. All public and private middle level and high schools in the country, as well as all Girl Scout councils, county 4-H organizations, American Red Cross chapters, YMCAs and affiliates of Points of Light&#8217;s HandsOn Network, were eligible to select a student or member for a local Prudential Spirit of Community Award. These Local Honorees were then reviewed by an independent judging panel, which selected State Honorees and Distinguished Finalists based on criteria including personal initiative, effort, impact and personal growth.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>While in <span class=\"xn-location\">Washington, D.C.<\/span>, the 102 State Honorees \u2013 one middle level and one high school student from each state and the <span class=\"xn-location\">District of Columbia<\/span> \u2013 will tour the capital&#8217;s landmarks, meet top youth volunteers from other parts of the world, attend a gala awards ceremony at the Smithsonian&#8217;s National Museum of Natural History, and visit their congressional representatives on Capitol Hill. On <span class=\"xn-chron\">May 6<\/span>, 10 of the State Honorees \u2013 five middle level and five high school students \u2013 will be named America&#8217;s top youth volunteers of 2019. Each of these National Honorees will receive:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>a <span class=\"xn-money\">$5,000<\/span> award <\/li>\n<li>a gold medallion <\/li>\n<li>a crystal trophy for their nominating school or organization, and <\/li>\n<li>a <span class=\"xn-money\">$5,000<\/span> Prudential Foundation grant for a nonprofit charitable organization of their choice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Since the program began in 1995, more than 125,000 young volunteers have been honored at the local, state and national level. The program also is conducted by Prudential subsidiaries in <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Ireland<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">India<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Brazil<\/span>. In addition to granting its own awards, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program also distributes President&#8217;s Volunteer Service Awards to qualifying Local Honorees.<\/p>\n<p><b>About NASSP<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is the leading organization of and voice for principals and other school leaders across <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>. NASSP seeks to transform education through school leadership, recognizing that the fulfillment of each student&#8217;s potential relies on great leaders in every school committed to the success of each student. Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers the\u00a0National Honor Society,\u00a0National Junior Honor Society,\u00a0National Elementary Honor Society, and\u00a0National Student Council. Learn more at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2363051-1&amp;h=3257970733&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nassp.org%2F&amp;a=www.nassp.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.nassp.org<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><b>About Prudential<\/b><b>\u00a0Financial<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a financial services leader, has operations in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Latin America<\/span>. Prudential&#8217;s diverse and talented employees are committed to helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth through a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds and investment management. In the U.S., Prudential&#8217;s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for more than a century. For more information, please visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2363051-1&amp;h=3875998608&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.news.prudential.com%2F&amp;a=www.news.prudential.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.news.prudential.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>For Spirit of Community Awards program<\/i><\/b><b><i>\u00a0logo and medallion graphics<\/i><\/b><b><i>, please visit <u><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2363051-1&amp;h=2791733583&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fspirit.prudential.com%2Fresources%2Fmedia&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fspirit.prudential.com%2Fresources%2Fmedia\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/spirit.prudential.com\/resources\/media<\/a><\/u><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Logo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2363051-1&amp;h=624400795&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F403687%2FPrudential_Spirit_of_Community_Awards.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F403687%2FPrudential_Spirit_of_Community_Awards.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/403687\/Prudential_Spirit_of_Community_Awards.jpg<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Prudential Financial, Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">WASHINGTON<\/span>, Feb. 5,\u00a02019 \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; They&#8217;re supporting people with disabilities, kids experiencing homelessness and communities affected by Hurricane Harvey. A few have made it their mission to focus attention on teen mental health. 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