Clark-Moffett receives Volunteer Service Award

Savanna Clark-Moffett, 11, of Stanton, has been honored for exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award.

The award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of time to serve their communities and country, was presented by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program on behalf of President Barack Obama. Clark-Moffett participated in the Spirit of Community program this year as a representative of Stanton Elementary School where she is a student.

Clark-Moffett earned her award by planting and watering flowers fowntown, helping with the Afterschool Bible Club and volunteering at Carpenter Daycare. In her essay, Clark-Moffett said, “I learned from my mom and grandparents it’s important to give back to your community.”

Sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program recognizes young people across America for outstanding community service activities. More than 345,000 young people across America have been considered for these awards since the program began in 1995.