Apply for the Prudential Spirit of the Community Award


The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program is the United States' largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer community service. 

Created in 1995 by Prudential and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the program honors middle level and high school students for outstanding service to others at the local, state and national level.

Thus far, it has recognized more than 115,000 young people who've made a difference - and inspired countless others to consider how they might contribute to their communities. For more information visit https://spirit.prudential.com/.

Qualifying Students Must:


  • Be in grades 5-12 as of November 6, 2018, and a legal resident of one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
  • Have participated in a volunteer activity at least in part after September 1, 2017.
  • Complete and submit an online application by November 6, 2018, to a school principal or the head of one of the program's designated organizations.