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President’s Volunteer Service Award Program

Emissary Pageants International Congress is proud to be a certifying organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award Program.

The President’s Volunteer Service Award to recognize the important role of volunteers in America’s strength and national identity. This award honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires those around them to take action, too.

The PVSA has continued under each administration, honoring the volunteers who are using their time and talents to solve some of the toughest challenges facing our nation.

Volunteer Eligibility

  • United States citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e., green card holder)
  • Must be at least five years old
  • Completes eligible service within a 12-month period (for annual Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards) and over a lifetime (for Lifetime Achievement Awards)

Eligible Service:

  • Unpaid acts of volunteer service benefitting others
    • Service through National service programs that provide a stipend (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) may count towards the Lifetime Achievement Award, but not for the annual Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards)
    • Travel stipends, transit/parking passes, membership passes, expense reimbursements, and other nominal volunteer support do not impact service eligibility

Eligible Service does not include:

  • Donating funds
  • Political lobbying (Non-partisan voter registration is an eligible activity)
  • Religious instruction
  • Conducting worship service
  • Proselytizing
  • Volunteer service performed as part of court-ordered community service
  • Serving only family members

Hours Required to Earn Awards in Each Age Group:

Age GroupBronzeSilverGoldLifetime Achievement Award
Kids (5–10 years old)26–49 hours50–74 hours75+ hours4,000+ hours
Teens (11–15)50–74 hours75–99 hours100+ hours4,000+ hours
Young Adults (16–25)100–174 hours175–249 hours250+ hours4,000+ hours
Adults (26+)100–249 hours250–499 hours500+ hours4,000+ hours

Emissary Pageants International Congress awards pins and certificates at each award level to EVERY delegate that qualifies and meets the deadline for hours submission 45 days before the National Pageant. We reserve the medals for those delegates achieving Gold and the Presidential coin for those completing their Lifetime Achievement Award.

If you have questions, please reach out to your National Director for guidance.

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The EPIC Road Crew just entered Pennsylvania! Philadelphia here we come! US National Pageant starts tomorrow!

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We have a new top three in the People’s Choice competition! Who will win a donation to their favorite charity?

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Happy Father’s Day to all the pageant dads, husbands, male staff and male role models. EPIC takes this day to celebrate the men that make pageants happen for the ladies in their lives. Your wives, daughters and directors appreciate your support. We couldn’t be this amazing without you.

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People's Choice continues!!! We have raised over $250 for our 2025 Charity Donations.⁠
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The lead has changed dramatically! A girl not previously on the leaderboard has joined the top 3 and is currently in 1st.  One of these delegates might just take home a check to her favorite charity.⁠
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Jana Birmingham - Caring Queens⁠
Mary Harris - Dream Catcher Stables, Inc.⁠
Paizley Green - Juvenile Arthritis Foundation⁠
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Remember, all funds are pooled, and 75% goes to charity! Vote today for your favorite delegates and their charities!⁠
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https://epicpageants.com/peoples-choice/⁠
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EPIC United States National Pageant⁠
June 19-23, 2025⁠
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania⁠
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Want to know what nationals prep looks like at the director’s house?  Literally boxes everywhere! Eight of those boxes… National Queen Gifts! Hope you’re ready!!!
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Just gotta say… I have literally the best sponsor for EPIC not only did she totally shower our queens with gifts… Check out this director swag! Thank you @memoryqueenllc you are the best!!! I now have the perfect bag for my long haul across country! I can’t wait to load the trailer and get on the road for nationals!

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We are off to a great start! $50 has been raised in the first day of voting!⁠
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One of these delegates might just take home a check to her favorite charity.⁠
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Aria Longoria - Donja's Dogs⁠
Paizley Green - Juvenile Arthritis Foundation⁠
Jana Birmingham - Caring Queens⁠
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Remember, all funds are pooled, and 75% goes to charity! Vote today for your favorite delegates and their charities!⁠
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https://epicpageants.com/peoples-choice/⁠
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EPIC United States National Pageant⁠
June 19-23, 2025⁠
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania⁠
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#donate #causes #philanthropy #donation #givingback #socialgood #fundraising #giveback #fundraiser #nonprofit #dogood #volunteer #donations #beEPIC #Emissary #emissarypageantsinternationalcongress⁠
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Get ready for the Emissary Pageants International Congress People’s Choice Charity Initiative!⁠
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ONE OVERALL WINNER: 75% of the funds will support charitable causes! ⁠
Voting for the People’s Choice concludes on June 22, 2025, at noon.⁠
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In this charity-focused pageant, every delegate is encouraged to leverage her leadership capabilities to champion a non-profit organization that resonates with her. The contestant who garners the highest number of votes will receive a contribution amounting to 50% of the voting proceeds for her chosen cause. Additionally, another 25% will be allocated and shared among the 2025 National Charities, Philabundance, Ronald McDonald House, and Texas Auxiliary Scout Support Association..⁠
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Stay updated on the People’s Choice frontrunners by following us on social media!⁠
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Facebook - @epicpageants ⁠
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Instagram - @epic_pageants

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We are so excited about our 2025 Nationals in just a few weeks! Can’t wait to see who will be next to wear the national banner… Psst 2026 registration is already open!
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Love seeing my Ambassadors still representing EPIC beyond their inaugural year! Maria was our first elite queen and retired her crown last spring. She’s still out representing EPIC with her forever title and she’s not the only one! EPIC Queens tend to continue to represent EPIC long after their national reign ends.

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