Exceptional service to others Superior service and extensive volunteerism.

They are displaying a genuine concern for others based on the youth’s developmental age.

Example: Painted houses and performed maintenance work for women whose families were victims of domestic abuse, helped the homeless, and repaired damages after storms.

Volunteers frequently to help others.

Achievement by an individual who has overcome personal challenges and/or set an example for others Youth’s sincere attempt to turn around one’s life. Significant changes from negative to positive behavior; displaying outstanding achievements in personal growth for a person of the youth’s developmental age; or positively overcoming emotional difficulties.

Example: Despite hardships with the disease, has remained a caring child with a sense of humor and an understanding of other people’s character. Is a role model for all of us in overcoming our challenges.

Heroism/Outstanding humanitarian act Acts of self-sacrifice. Demonstrates unusual courage and/or an act reflecting great concern for the welfare of another. Works to improve others' lives. Displaying considerable social perception for a person of the youth’s developmental age.

Example: Grandmother suffered a stroke and was transferred to a nursing home, and she got the choral group to begin singing to her at the facility. This act turned into weekly musical routines & joy for all at the home.

Exceptional service by an individual within a club or organization Superior service and extensive volunteerism well beyond the norms of the time, energies, and tasks of other group members of the youth’s developmental age. Giving oneself without consideration for self-gain.

Example: Donated over 400 hours to Beaumont Hospital.

Served as a liaison between families, physicians, and nurses.