Celebrating the Heart of Our Community - VOLUNTEERS.
Youth & Volunteer Awards Celebration
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual
Youth & Volunteer Awards Celebration!
We had an incredible evening recognizing the outstanding impact of
our volunteers and celebrating the difference they make in our community every
day. Check out our photo gallery for a glimpse into this special night!
Elbert Shaw Memorial Scholarship
Shaw Industries partners with the United Way of Northwest Georgia to offer the
Elbert Shaw Memorial Scholarship to two high school seniors and/or juniors.
The scholarship is awarded annually during our Youth and Volunteer Awards
Celebration each April, during National Volunteer Week.
Don't forget to keep track of your 2025 volunteer hours!
Applications are currently closed.
Elbert Shaw Memorial Scholarship Information and Instructions
2024 Volunteer Log
Adult Volunteer Awards
The minimum hour requirement for one of United Way’s competitive adult awards is 100 hours.
Nominated recipients will have the opportunity to receive the Elaine Butler or Connie Woodward Award for outstanding volunteerism.
Recipients are awarded annually during our Youth and Volunteer Awards Celebration each April, during National Volunteer Week.
Applications are currently closed.
Connie Woodward Award for Outstanding Volunteerism in Whitfield County Application
Elaine Butler Award for Outstanding Volunteerism in Murray County Application
Connie Woodward Award for Outstanding Volunteerism in Whitfield County
Elaine Butler Award for Outstanding Volunteerism in Murray County
Youth Volunteer of the Year
The President's Volunteer Service Award
Any individual, family, or group can receive the President's Volunteer Service Award for volunteer service
hours earned over 12 months or over the course of a lifetime at home or abroad.
The following are the eligibility requirements for each age group:
Kids: Age 5-10
Teens: 11-15
Young Adults: Individual Age 16-25
Adults: Individual Age 26 +
Family & Groups: Two or more people, each contributing at least 25 hours toward the total.
Applications are now closed.
The President's Volunteer Service Award Application
President's Volunteer Service Award Criteria
PVSA Bronze Level
Kids: 26 to 49 hours
Teens: 50 to 74 hours
Young Adults: 100 to 174 hours
Adults: 100 to 249 hours
Family & Groups: 200 to 499 hours
PVSA Silver Level
Kids: 50 to 74 hours
Teens: 75 to 99 hours
Young Adults: 175 to 249 hours
Adults: 250 to 499 hours
Family & Groups: 500 to 999 hours
PVSA Gold Level
Kids: 75 hours or more
Teens: 100 hours or more
Young Adults: 250 hours or more
Adults: 500 hours or more
Family & Groups: 1000 hours or more
President's Call to Service Award
All Ages:
4,000 hours or more of
volunteer service (over a lifetime)
Click here for more information about the President's Volunteer Service Award