Awards
Freedoms Foundation recognizes citizens and organizations as community leaders through the National Awards and Distinguished Citizen Awards programs. Over 57,000 citizens have been honored since 1949 as champions of the ideals in the Bill of Responsibilities.
National Awards
The National Awards are presented to nominees who exemplify civic responsibility through their committed efforts to improve our country. Since General Dwight D. Eisenhower presented the first awards in 1949, tens of thousands of awards have been given to Americans – from business owners, elementary students, teachers, and military personnel. The awards span seven categories, including:
Community
Those who continuously serve their local and regional communities
School
Those who demonstrate patriotism and character in a classroom setting
Educators
Those who instill in their students a sense of civic responsibility and pride
Public Communication
Those who deliver significant addresses, sermons, editorials, books, articles, and beyond for the benefit of their communities
Special Events
Those who significantly impact the community, state, or nation and advance public understanding of the American way of life
Youth Essay
Those who submit exceptional work on the annual youth essay topic
Military Essay
Those who submit exceptional work on the specified military topic; open to personnel of the Armed Forces on active or reserve duty, members of the National Guard, ROTC, JROTC, NSCC, and NLCC
Youth Essay
Open to students, ages kindergarten-grade 12. Individual essays may be the product of a classroom assignment or other contest. Entries must be typed, double spaced, corrected, and contain 250-500 words for kindergarten-grade 6 and 500-750 words for grades 7-12. Essays must also address the year’s topic and include the student’s name, address, grade level and teacher’s name. One entry per student.
Deadline For Early Selection: March 1, 2024 – Recipients notified by April 15, 2024
Deadline For General Selection: June 1, 2024 – Recipients notified by September 1, 2024
Winners will receive a George Washington medal and certificate.
2024 Student Essay Topic Grades 7-12:
Why are responsible citizens important to our system of government? What can I do to develop the necessary traits to become one and encourage others to do so as well?
2024 Student Essay Topic Grades K-6:
What are some ways you can work with your family and friends to help keep our country free?
2021 Pensacola Chapter Recipients
Pensacola Volunteer Chapter Donations
Donations of any amount help us fulfill our mission and send teachers and students to attend civic education programs at Freedoms Foundation.
Please send donations to:
FFVF Pensacola Chapter
P.O. Box 1012
Pensacola, FL 32591