Jillian O'Neil Wins President's Distinguished Service Award

2015 Jun 1

Jillian O'Neil is one of twenty-four Miami University students to win the 2015 President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) for their community service work.

Students, faculty and staff track their volunteer hours electronically and receive acknowledgement for their service from the President.

O'Neil earned a Gold medal. Gold level winners have completed 250+ of community service work.

The award was designed to thank and honor Americans who inspire others to engage in volunteer service through their own actions. It was created by the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation in 2003 under the George W. Bush administration. Miami University was recognized as a certifying organization in 2008.

O'Neil is from Stratford, working toward Bachelor of Science majoring in Kinesiology and Nutrition.