NYLC awards shine a spotlight on exemplary leaders from across the service-learning movement and nurture the leaders of the future. Most awards are presented annually at The National Service-Learning Conference.

Alec Dickson Servant Leader Award

The Alec Dickson Servant Leader Award honors exemplary leaders who have inspired the service-learning field, positively impacted the lives of young people, and motivated others to take up the banner of service.

G. Bernard Gill Urban Service-Learning Award.

The inaugural award for service-learning leadership in urban areas, presented in memory of NYLC’s G. Bernard Gill, will be presented at The Sixth Annual Urban Service-Learning Institute.

State Farm Service-Learning Practitioner Leadership Award

The State Farm Service-Learning Practitioner Leadership Award recognizes those practitioners who have equipped young people to lead and serve, both through their direct work with youth and by nurturing other practitioners.

State Farm Youth Leadership for Service-Learning Excellence Award

The State Farm Youth Leadership for Service-Learning Excellence Award recognizes K-12 service-learning programs and projects that demonstrate outstanding youth leadership.

Stellar Award

The Stellar Award, honors the late Stella Raudenbush’s work as a community activist, teacher, and spiritual seeker and passion for children, social justice, community, diversity, urban education, and elders.