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Do you know an individual or group that is inspiring change through voluntary action? Recognize their good work by submitting a nomination for the Daily Point of Light Award.

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More than 4,500 Daily Point of Light honorees have been honored to date with causes as diverse as environmental protection, education initiatives, economic security for families and disaster relief and recovery.
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Daily Point of Light Awards are given to individuals who find innovative ways to meet community needs; efforts which often lead to long-term solutions and impact social problems in their local communities.
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THE AWARD'S HISTORY

On Jan. 8, 1993, President George H. W. Bush submitted a report to the nation on his efforts to engage Americans in service. He called these volunteers “points of light.”
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Parade Magazine, July 15, 2012

The Bushes on philanthropy, Points of Light and the work of their son Neil.

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Christopher Sleeper

Award Number:

4881

October 22, 2012

Chris Sleeper, a volunteer firefighter and EMT for more than 16 years, recently received the 2012 C&S Volunteer of the Year Award for dedicating more than 690 hours to service.

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