It is the highest level of the President's Volunteer Service Award.
[1][2] The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, which administers the award, was established within the Corporation for National and Community Service through a 2003 executive order by President George W.
Depending on the level of service, awardees may receive a personalized certificate, an official pin, medallion, and/or a congratulatory letter from the President.
[5] Recipients must have contributed their volunteer hours under the auspices of a Certifying Organization/ Leadership Organization.
That organization must submit an application on behalf of the intended recipient, a record of the volunteer's hours, and a payment to the PVSA.