Awards

     In an effort to recognize the fantastic volunteer work that students, staff, and the community the BCSV presents several awards annually at the Volunteer Appreciation Night.

     The Barbara Bodwell Award is presented to a member of the Greek system that has participated in or planned service projects that were innovative and effectively reached the off campus community. This award includes a $500.00 gift from the Bodwell family demonstrating their appreciation for group service. Criteria for this award include:
*A strong commitment to community service evidenced by the quality and/or
quantity of service projects;
*A fitting role model for other student groups by encouraging leadership and
community involvement,
*Provides service that meets the community’s needs, and;
*A recognized member of the Greek system.

The Community Partner Award is awarded to a business, individual, or community agency that has contributed significantly to a University of Maine student service project for at least one year. The contribution could be in the form of extensive funds or other resources and materials needed for service projects. It may also be in the form of interaction that encourages students’ involvement and responsibility in community service.

The Dean Lucy Award was created to recognize a faculty or staff member who has gone out of his/her way in service to the University of Maine community and surrounding area. This recipient should also encourage and support student community service.

The Active Citizenship Award goes to a student or student group/organization who has dedicated many hours to volunteering, community service projects, or service to the University of Maine. Criteria for this award include:
*Individual - Enrolled full-time at UMaine, Group – recognized student organization,
*Involved in community service and participates as a volunteer in a variety of
community service projects and events,
*Helps connect the UMaine campus to the off-campus community by
involving others in community service,
*Evidence of leadership and ongoing commitment to service, and;
*Demonstrates dependable, and enthusiastic qualities, and is of good moral
character.

The President's Volunteer Service Award

     The Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism is a certifying organization for the PVSA.

In his 2002 State of the Union address, President George W. Bush issued a challenge to all Americans to make time to help their neighbors, communities, and Nation through service. He called on each person to dedicate at least 4,000 hours – or two years – to service over the course of their lives. He created the USA Freedom Corps to help all Americans answer his call to service and help foster a culture of service, citizenship, and responsibility.

In 2003, President Bush created the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation to find ways to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers are making in our Nation. The Council brings together leaders from the worlds of business, entertainment, sports, education, government, nonprofits, and the media.

The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation created the President's Volunteer Service Award program as a way to thank and honor Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service.

Recognizing and honoring volunteers sets a standard for service to others. It encourages a sustained commitment to civic participation and inspires others to make volunteering a central part of their lives. The President's Volunteer Service Award recognizes individuals, families, and groups that have achieved a certain standard – measured by the number of hours served over a 12-month period or cumulative hours earned over the course of a lifetime.

Visit the website: http://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/