Highlands Council is proud to introduce the Issaquah Highlands Community Impact Award, a recognition that celebrates volunteers of all ages who strengthen our neighborhood through acts of service and meaningful contributions. This award is being offered in place of the President’s Volunteer Service Award this year, which is currently paused by AmeriCorps.
Any resident (aged 5 and up) who volunteers within Issaquah Highlands is eligible to apply for the Issaquah Highlands Community Impact Award. Volunteer service hours must be completed within the 12-month annual period of Sept. 1 – Aug. 31. Applicants may include service hours to the Issaquah Highlands community as well as other organizations toward the total hours required to earn an award.
Hours required to earn awards in each age group are listed in the chart below.
How to apply:
- Track your hours throughout the annual period. We recommend tracking all information in a spreadsheet – download template here.
- Fill out and submit the Issaquah Highlands Community Impact Award Application by Oct. 31.
- All applications will be reviewed, and service hours submitted will be verified by Highlands Council staff. We may reach out with questions for clarification, so please respond promptly.
- Applicants will be notified of awards earned by Dec. 31. Award recipients will be recognized at a special reception in January.
We look forward to recognizing the amazing work and dedication of our community volunteers. Please reach out to lindsey.p@ihcouncil.org if you have any questions about the award or how to earn it!
Lindsey Pinkston is the Highlands Council Executive Director and a Wisteria Park resident.
