iCED Institute for Civic Engagement and Democracy

The President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) recognizes MDC students, faculty, and staff who volunteer their time to serve their community. Service hours documented for this award are limited to a 12-month cycle (typically from May 1 to April 30, but any 12-month period is acceptable). Award winners receive a lapel pin, a certificate, and letter from the office of President of the United States.*

Awards for individual service accumulate through a combination of hours documented in the Changemaker Hub through academic service-learning, individual service, and/or hours completed towards club service. If you are ready to apply for the PVSA, and you have completed the specific amount of eligible volunteer hours served within a 12-month period, and the hours are submitted and verified on the Changemaker Hub, apply via the link below for the award you qualify for.

Award level for individuals include:

• Bronze (100+ hours)
• Silver (175+ hours)
• Gold (250+ hours)
• Lifetime (400+ points)

*PVSA from the President of the United States is limited to U.S. Citizens. However, if you are not a U.S. Citizen, MDC will still recognize you with our "MDC PVSA Award" which is from the President of MDC.

Student Organization MDC President’s Volunteer Service Award (MDC PVSA) is awarded by the President of MDC for club service accumulated through a combination of hours collectively documented in the Changemaker Hub with iCED by each club member towards one student club. Award levels for student clubs include:

• Bronze (200+ hours)
• Silver (500+ hours)
• Gold (1,000+ hours)

Student organizations who meet these award requirements must download and fill out the Club PVSA application. Applications must be submitted to your campus iCED office by May 1 (but applications are accepted on a rolling basis, year-round). *To be recognized at your campus’ award ceremony, please submit your application by March 31.

The Civic Leadership Award (CLA) recognizes MDC students, faculty, and staff who have shown sustained and impactful civic leadership in our community. Civic leadership is reflected in the capacity to identify, analyze, collaborate, and work towards solving pressing societal needs and issues. Award winners receive a certificate and letter of commendation from MDC’s Institute for Civic Engagement & Democracy.

The Civic Leadership Award is through self or peer nomination by downloading and filling out the CLA application. Applications must be received by your campus iCED office and are accepted on a rolling basis, year round.

The Civic Action Award (CAA) recognizes MDC students, faculty, and staff who have demonstrated active participation in the civic life of our community by scoring a minimum of 100 points on iCED’s Civic Action Scorecard and submitting the required documentation and reflections on MDC’s Changemaker Hub. Award winners receive a lapel pin, a certificate, and letter of commendation from MDC’s Office of Changemaking Education & Social Innovation.

Award levels include:

• Bronze (100+ points) - click here to apply
• Silver (200+ points) - click here to apply
• Gold (300+ points) - click here to apply

Upon reaching the point threshold in the Changemaker Hub, you will see the award show up on your Hub transcript, and you will be contacted by your campus iCED office to receive your award.

NOTE: Scorecard users can continually work towards each award level at their own pace and timeline. As each point threshold is met, the corresponding award is earned.