National Community Service Awards

Get Recognized for Your Community Service -
Student Volunteer Awards

Every hour you spend helping others makes a difference—and now it’s time to be recognized for it. InnerView’s national, regional and issue-based volunteer awards honor high school and college students who dedicate their time and talents to meaningful service. These recognitions are supported by community leaders, socially responsible businesses, and national nonprofit organizations that want to celebrate young people making an impact through community service and civic engagement.

National
Program

UNA-USA Community
Service Awards

Cause
Specific

Zero Hunger
Zero Waste Awards

Regional Awards

State of Connecticut
Awards

 

State of Michigan
Awards

 

State of North Carolina
Awards

 

State of Ohio
Awards

United Nations Association
National Community Service Awards

Sponsored By

The United Nations Association - USA

College and High School Aged Individuals

These Awards have a special emphasis to connect personal service with progress toward the Global Goals.

All community service activities between June 1, 2025 and April 15, 2026 count - volunteering, tutoring, fundraising, running collection drives, organizing cleanups, donating blood - it all makes a difference and we want the world to see it!

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Merit Award

Merit Award

40 Hours of Service

4 Service Activities

Honor Award

Honor Award

60 Hours of Service

8 Service Activities

Ambassador Award

Ambassador Award

100 Hours of Service

12 Service Activities

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Kroger
Zero Hunger Award

Zero Hero Awards

Sponsored by the Kroger Co.

This is a Cause-Specific sponsored award for the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Zero Hunger Activities

Be a ZERO HERO and make our communities brighter by helping end hunger.

Attainment targets are 8, 20 or 40 hours of community service between June 1, 2025 and April 15, 2026. Sample activities include: volunteer at a soup kitchen, pack meals at a food bank, help with or organize a food drive, start a school food pantry.

Zero Hunger Activities
Zero Hero Blue Award

Zero Hero Blue

8 Hours of Service for GG2

Zero Hero Green Award

Zero Hero Green

20 Hours of Service for GG2

Zero Hero Gold Award

Zero Hero Gold

40 Hours of Service for GG2

1 Leadership Activity

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Kroger
Zero Waste Award

Zero Hero Awards

Sponsored by the Kroger Co.

This is a Cause-Specific sponsored award for the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Zero Waste Activities

Be a ZERO HERO and make our communities brighter by helping eliminate waste.

Attainment targets are 8, 20 or 40 hours of community service between June 1, 2025 and April 15, 2026. Sample activities include: collect recyclables, donate clothing and household items, compost food waste, organize prom dress swap, lead field trip to a recycling facility.

Zero Waste Activities
Zero Hero Blue Award

Zero Hero Blue

8 Hours of Service for GG12

Zero Hero Green Award

Zero Hero Green

20 Hours of Service for GG12

Zero Hero Gold Award

Zero Hero Gold

40 Hours of Service for GG 12

1 Leadership Activity

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a community service award?

InnerView's award programs are based on the service activities you add to your InnerView profile. You can log in or create your account at my.InnerView.org and enter details from your past service any time! There’s no separate application, no recommendation letters, and no essays required. As you log your service, you’ll automatically be considered for awards. You can track your progress on the Awards tab in your InnerView account.

What is the deadline to earn a National Community Service Award?

Our National Community Service Awards program is annual and recognizes service impact for the current school year. The 2025-26 Awards recognize service completed between June 1, 2025 and April 15, 2026. All service must be entered in your InnerView account by midnight on April 15, 2026 to help you qualify for recognition.

What are the benefits of earning a student service award?

Receiving a community service award helps you stand out when applying for college, scholarships, jobs, or internships by showcasing your long-term commitment to helping others. These awards highlight your leadership, initiative, and impact, and are prominently displayed on your InnerView Service Resume. Digital award certificates are added to your account after the award period ends in mid-April, and high school students also receive a physical award packet sent directly to their school.

How much does it cost to earn a student service award through InnerView?

All of InnerView’s student service awards are completely free for high school and college students. Unlike other programs that charge fees for certificates, medals, or shipping, InnerView provides community service recognition at no cost—thanks to the generous support of our Champions of Change partners. There are no application fees or hidden charges for students or schools.

I just found out about InnerView—can I earn an award for service I did in the past?

You’re welcome to enter your past service into InnerView to build a full picture of your impact on your Service Resume. However, InnerView’s award programs are based on service completed and logged within each award year (June 1 - April 15). Once the deadline for that year passes, awards for that period can no longer be granted.

Is InnerView a Certifying Organization for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)?

As of May 27, 2025, the PVSA program is on a temporary pause. InnerView offers its own set of national, state, and issue-based awards for students making a positive impact. For national-level recognition, our longtime partner, the United Nations Association – USA, offers three tiers of annual awards available to all InnerView high school and college volunteers.