Small Steps, Big Impact: The 2025 Volunteer Award Ceremony

Due to the suspension of the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) in May 2025, we commissioned a special set of custom “Music and Love” volunteer medals for 2025. These medals were designed in accordance with the service standards and requirements of the PVSA to continue recognizing the outstanding dedication of young volunteers. This year, 19 children were awarded Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals in recognition of their commitment and service to our local community. Many of these award recipients are 10 years old and younger, making their achievements even more inspiring. Earning these medals required a significant amount of dedication and service throughout the year. For children ages 10 and under, the Bronze Medal required at least 26 hours of volunteer service, the Silver Medal required at least 50 hours, and the Gold Medal required more than 75 hours of service. We are incredibly proud of our young musicians for their hard work, compassion, and commitment to serving others through music. We hope to see even more children work toward earning these volunteer awards in the coming year. (Reported by Jacqueline Chung)