Anderson honored for volunteer service with two national awards

Faith H. Anderson of Devils Tower has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a certificate of Excellence from The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, and with a President's Volunteer Service Award.

Presented annually by Prudential Financial in partnerships with NASSP, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honors young people across America for outstanding volunteer service.

Certificates of Excellence are granted to the top ten percent of all Prudential Spirit of Community Award applicants in each state. President's Volunteer Service Awards recognize Americans who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country.

Cinnamon Lenhart (previous Assistant 4-H Educator in Campbell County) nominated Faith Anderson for national honors in recognition of her volunteer service. Faith has been active in a variety of volunteer service activities such as collecting Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes, assisting with Blessings in a Backpack, participating in various activities though 4-H Young Leaders, helping with the Food Pantry and serving at the Soup Kitchen. Faith has worked with the Campbell County 4-H Young Leaders to serve the community and learn leadership skills to help her throughout her life.

"I am very honored to receive these awards, and it makes me feel like I'm making a difference. Volunteering helps me personally because I love helping others and it helps me to become a servant leader," said Anderson.

"Across the United States, young volunteers are doing remarkable things to contribute to the well-being of the people and communities around them," said Prudential CEO Charles Lowrey. "Prudential is honored to celebrate the contributions of these students, and we hope their stories inspire others to volunteer, too."

"These students have not only improved their communities through their exemplary volunteer service, but also set a fine example for their peers," said JoAnn Bartoletti, executive director of NASSP. "Each of their stories is proof of the impact one young person can have when they decide to make a difference."

"Faith Anderson and her family are special community members that strive to give back. Her parents have taught their family to think beyond the household and shown various ways to give back. Faith is very deserving of this award and we know she will continue to serve her community wherever life takes her!" said Kimberly Fry, Campbell County 4-H Educator.