The President’s Volunteer Service Award was recently awarded to Craig Seger of Brownwood. Pictured above is Segar as he was presented the award by Cary Perrin of Keep Brownwood Beautiful, during a recent meeting.
Seger was awarded this national honor based on his “commitment to strengthening our nation and for making a difference through volunteer service” according to Perrin. Seger has volunteered with KBB for years, and also volunteers with other activities and organizations, such as the Brownwood Reunion Celebration, the Brownwood Area Community Garden and the Corinne T. Smith Animal Center to name a few said Perrin.
“I applied for the award for him because of all that he does for KBB and others, he is a true volunteer,” stated Perrin. “The award is given only when a person is nominated and has valid volunteer hours.”
The President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation (the Council) was established in 2003 to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers are making in our communities and encourage more people to serve. The Council created the President’s Volunteer Service Award program as a way to thank and honor Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service.
Recognizing and honoring volunteers sets a standard for service, encourages a sustained commitment to civic participation, and inspires others to make service a central part of their lives. The President’s Volunteer Service Award recognizes individuals, families, and groups that have achieved a certain standard – measured by the number of hours of service over a 12-month period or cumulative hours earned over the course of a lifetime.
