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The '''President's Volunteer Service Award''' is a [[Civil awards and decorations of the United States|civil award]] bestowed by the [[President of the United States]]. Established by executive order by [[George W. Bush]], the award was established to honor volunteers that give hundreds of hours per year helping others through the [[President's Council on Service and Civic Participation]].  The award can be granted to individuals, families and organizations located throughout the [[United States]]. Depending on the amount of service hours completed, individuals can receive the Bronze, Silver, Gold, and/or the [[President's Call to Service Award]] (also referred to the President's Lifetime Achievement Award).<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|title = The Award|url = http://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/the-award|website = Presidentialserviceawards.gov|access-date = December 21, 2015}}</ref> The Call to Service Award is the most prestigious, and it has been awarded to few Americans to recognize over 4,000 hours of extraordinary service including notable honorees such as [[S. Truett Cathy]], [[Mark Carman]], and [[Zach Bonner]]. Awardees may receive a personalized certificate, an official pin, medallion, and/or a congratulatory letter from the President depending on the award earned.

The current program is called the President's Volunteer Service Award and was created by President [[George W. Bush]] in 2002.  He made this program known during his State of the Union address.  

In January 2003, President [[George W. Bush]] created an executive order that created the [[President's Council on Service and Civic Participation]].  The council was established to recognize the important contributions Americans of all ages are making within their communities through service and civic engagement.