Winners represent Georgia, Iowa, New Mexico, New York, and Washington

Washington, D.C. – The annual excellence in AmeriCorps award winners were announced today by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that administers AmeriCorps, during the 2017 AmeriCorps Symposium in Washington, D.C. This year, five winners were honored for their community impact and commitment to service.

Created in 2014, the Tom Harkin Excellence in AmeriCorps Awards pays tribute to Senator Tom Harkin’s lifelong support for national service, while recognizing the outstanding and innovative AmeriCorps programs and members that are tackling the nation’s most pressing challenges. During his time in the Senate, Sen. Harkin was a champion for AmeriCorps and other national service programs and helped to strengthen national service programs for future generations.

“Being a good citizen means doing good. There is no better example of this civic responsibility than this year’s Excellence in AmeriCorps award winners,” said Chester Spellman, director of AmeriCorps. “While they represent organizations spanning the entire AmeriCorps family, we have all taken the same pledge: to get things done for America. I am honored to celebrate these outstanding Americans at this year’s AmeriCorps Symposium.”

“Since AmeriCorps’ inception, more than 1 million Americans have pledged to get things done, responding to critical issues facing our nation,” said Kim Mansaray, acting CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service. “We are proud to announce these winners and celebrate their achievements. They represent the true spirit of the Harkin Awards and we salute their dedication to strengthening and unifying our country through service.”

The 2017 Tom Harkin Excellence in AmeriCorps Award winners are: