"Specifically, the council will recognize the millions of people who serve their communities for their dedicated volunteer service. Beginning in 2003, the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation will launch the President's Volunteer Service Awards. These awards, which will be modeled after the President's Physical Fitness Awards, will be given on an annual basis."

freedom medal, anyone?

Each individual or family winner will receive:
- A personalized certificate of recognition;
- A letter of congratulations from the President of the United States; and
- Your choice of a specially designed product (such as a notebook, shirt or hat) that is embossed with the President's Volunteer Service Award logo.