Since the inception of the National Awards Program in 1947, BGCA has encouraged Clubs to foster continued support of dedicated volunteers and professionals by presenting National Awards at annual Club dinners and other special events including Area Council Meetings and Boys & Girls Clubs of America functions. The National Service Recognition Program includes the following awards:
- The National Service to Youth Award: For Club staff, board members or other volunteers who have attained five or more years of devoted full- or part-time service to the Boys & Girls Club Movement.
- The National Professional Service Award: For full- or part-time Boys & Girls Club staff who have provided exceptionally devoted service to their organization and/or the Movement.
- The National Award of Merit: For individuals outside of Boys & Girls Clubs who have provided outstanding support to a Club or to the Movement.
- The National (Bronze) Medallion: For board who have rendered exceptionally devoted and exemplary service to a Boys & Girls Club. Note that this award requires DOD approval*.
- The National Silver Medallion: For board members and other volunteers who have provided outstanding and exemplary services to a Boys & Girls Club and to the Movement in a specific area or region. Note that this award requires both DOD and Unit Lead approval*.
*approvals are done via the same platform as our chartering & SOSSAF process.
Questions should be directed to: bgcansrp@bgca.org.