Please be reminded that if a nominee is not selected to receive a Presidential Award for Outstanding Community Service Award this award cycle, the nominator does have the option of resubmitting the nominee in the subsequent award cycle. As the nation's premier land-grant institution, Michigan State University takes great pride in its historical commitment to foster community service as a vital component of civic responsibility. The University seeks effective strategies to recognize individuals who support the ideals of volunteerism, philanthropy, and community service. Nominees must have a record of achievement that demonstrates a continuing and sustained commitment to voluntary community service in a variety of settings. Individuals who have engaged in or fostered voluntary civic activity in this context are eligible for this award.
Community service is multidimensional.
It may take the form of direct participation in a volunteer activity, assistance in promoting or developing community service opportunities, or leadership in fostering volunteerism in others. Please be sure to address this point. III Three letters of support and no more than three. IV Current curriculum vitae or resume . No more than five supporting documents that give evidence of the impact of the community service.