Prudential Spirit of Community Award / Prudential Emerging Visionaries
Location:
United States (virtual application; in-person/state levels locally, national award event in Washington, D.C. or Newark, NJ)
Cost:
Free to apply
Contest Date:
Applications accepted annually starting early September; early entry deadline typically late September; final deadline around November 1–2; state honorees selected in February; national honorees announced in early spring; national summit in April (e.g. April 20–23, 2024)
Application Deadlines:
Final deadline typically around November 1 or 2 (e.g. Nov 2, 2023)
Eligibility:
Individuals in grades 5–12 as of November 1, U.S. residents or Washington, D.C.; must have completed a volunteer activity within the previous 12 months; individuals only (no groups)
This is the U.S.’s largest youth recognition program based solely on volunteer service. It honors middle school and high school students who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteerism over the past year. State winners receive $1,000 and a medallion; national winners receive $5,000, gold medallions, and an all-expenses-paid recognition trip. The program has evolved into Prudential Emerging Visionaries, spotlighting changemakers aged 14–18, with awards up to $15,000 and a summit in Newark, NJ for national honorees.
Please note: This information is compiled from publicly available sources and may change from year to year. Dates, locations, fees, and other details are subject to updates—please verify all information directly on the official competition website before applying.