The Award submission deadline has been extended to September 24!

Mayor's Award

The Mayor’s Award recognizes Triangle-area students who serve their community in meaningful ways.

Students who complete the required number of volunteer hours at area nonprofits during summer break are recognized by the Mayor at a ceremony in the fall. Last year, students logged more than 30,000 hours of community service through the Mayor’s Award!

Since 1998, the Mayor’s Award has recognized students for their service to the community each summer.

Meet Our 2023 Mayor’s Award Essay Contest Winner: 

Sujit Uppuluri

In his  winning essay “Wired for Good: Programming for a Better World,” he reflects on his early fascination with coding, the transformative power of volunteering, and his unconventional yet impactful approach to community service, showcasing how passion and innovation can create lasting change in both individual lives and the global community.

Ahmed is a Senior STEM Academy student at Athens Drive High School.

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College admissions officers seek students who distinguish their applications with a demonstrated commitment to community service.

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Join us in celebrating our community volunteers

Attend the May 8, 2023 Governor's Volunteer Service Award & Key Volunteer of the Year Luncheon

RSVP by reserving tickets by May 1!