Volunteer recognition is one of the most important components of effective volunteer management. The President's Volunteer Service Award is issued by the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation on behalf of President Bush to recognize the best in American spirit, and to encourage all Americans to improve their communities through volunteer service and civic participation. The Award is given to individuals, families, and groups that have demonstrated outstanding volunteer service and civic participation over the course of a 12-month period.

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