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U.S.India SME Council is one of thousands of certifying organizations in the national PVSA program, which is managed by Americorps and the Point of Light Foundation.
The U.S.India SME Council is now accepting nominations and applications from individuals, businesses, and organizations who have committed to volunteering in their community for the 2023-2024 term.
The President's Volunteer Service Award recognizes, honors, and celebrates citizens who make a positive impact as engaged and profoundly committed volunteers. The Award enables community organizations to express their appreciation for their most devoted volunteers alongside the President of the United States.
The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation established the President's Volunteer Service Award in 2003 to recognize the significance of volunteers to the strength and national identity of the United States, as well as to honor those volunteers whose service is multiplied by the inspiration they provide to others.
The President's Volunteer Service Award is presented to United States citizens and lawfully admitted, permanent residents of the United States who have completed the required number of service hours over a 12-month period or cumulatively over a lifetime.
Presidential recognition distinguishes you among your colleagues. It is an incredible privilege. Even if you are not seeking recognition, your actions can send a message that inspires others to take action.
U.S.India SME Council is proud to be a part of the crucial task of encouraging and recognizing men, women, boys and girls for their dedication to a better world. As a certifying organization, U.S.India SME Council reviews and approves PVSA submissions once per year. Approved applicants will be recognized at the U.S.India SME Council Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards Dinner Gala held in Washington DC Capitol Building on September, 2024.

Volunteer Eligibility

United States citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e., green card holder)
Must be at least five years old
Completes eligible service within a 12-month period (for annual Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards) and over a lifetime (for Lifetime Achievement Awards)

Eligible Service

Unpaid acts of volunteer service benefitting others

Service through National service programs that provide a stipend (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) may count towards the Lifetime Achievement Award, but not for the annual Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards)
Travel stipends, transit/parking passes, membership passes, expense reimbursements, and other nominal volunteer support do not impact service eligibility

Eligible Service does not include

Donating funds

Political lobbying (Non-partisan voter registration is an eligible activity)
Religious instruction
Conducting worship service
Proselytizing
Volunteer service performed as part of court-ordered community service
Serving only family members

Award Levels

Bronze Service Award

Kids (age 5-10) 26 to 49 hours
Teens (age 11-15) 50 to 74 hours
Young Adults (age 16-25) 100 to 174 hours
Adults (age 26+) 100 to 249 hours
Families & Groups 200 to 499 hours

Silver Service Award

Kids (age 5-10) 50 to 74 hours
Teens (age 11-15) 75 to 99hours
Young Adults (age 16-25) 175 to 249 hours
Adults (age 26+) 250 to 499hours
Families & Groups 500 to 999 hours

Gold Service Award

Kids (age 5-10) 75+ hours
Teens (age 11-15) 100+ hours
Young Adults (age 16-25) 250+ hours
Adults (age 26+) 500+ hours
Families & Groups 1,000+ hours

Lifetime Achievement Award

Kids (age 5-10) 4,000+ hours
Teens (age 11-15) 4,000+ hours
Young Adults (age 16-25) 4,000+ hours
Adults (age 26+) 4,000+ hours
Families & Groups 4,000+ hours

About Us

USISME Council is a 501(c)(6) Nonprofit, Membership, and a Premier Business Advocacy Organization, based in Washington, DC. It is dedicated to serve the Small Business Community and to become a New Voice for Small to Medium Business Enterprises (SMBEs) in the U.S. and India. Our members are U.S. based SMBEs owned and operated by Indian Americans and Asian Americans.

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