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The Award
The God and Service Award is a national recognition awarded by churches and national youth
agencies cooperating with Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (P.R.A.Y.). It is given to
acknowledge distinguished volunteer service by adults in ministry to young people through service
to the Church and one or more of the national youth agencies (Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts
of the U.S.A., Camp Fire USA, American Heritage Girls). Self and spouse nominations will not be
accepted. The adult award package contains a medal that can be worn around the neck, a lapel pin
and an 8 1/2" x 11" personalized color certificate.
Eligibility
A God and Service recipient should:
1. Have a minimum of 5 years of service to the church.
2. Have a minimum of 5 years of service (be fully trained and exhibit past and present leadership)
in the youth agency (BSA, GSUSA, CFUSA, AHG).
3. Encourage and assist young people in earning the God and Country award.
4. Promote religious observances at youth agency functions at all levels.
5. Encourage youth to participate in community service projects.
6. Recruit volunteers to give leadership to national youth agency programs.
7. Promote the organization of youth agency units among churches other than his or her own
congregation.
8. Be a person whose Christian example is highly regarded by others in the church and whose
lifestyle is a model for young people.
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