Commitment to Community Service Competition

One Student. One community. a lasting impact.
  • This competition opens during the week of Martin Luther King's birthday (19th Jan - 25th Jan 2026)
  • You do not need to have earned a TCP award to enter.
  • Make sure you take your time and answer the questions thoroughly.
  • Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates on finalists and more tips (@challengeproinc)
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Each year, TCP recognizes one student who goes above and beyond in serving others. This award celebrates compassion, leadership, and the power of giving back.

Evie Paserba from Butler Senior High School is our 2025 Commitment to Community Service Award winner. Evie’s dedication to the Kid’s Weekend Backpack Program and her commitment to giving back through ’80s Ice LLC have made a lasting impact on her community. From donating $1,500 to packing meals for students in need, she continues to inspire those around her.

What We're Looking For

  • Volunteering time to help others.
  • Leading or organizing projects that impact the community.
  • Mentoring or supporting younger students.
  • Finding ways to make a lasting difference.

Why It Matters

Community service doesn’t just help others – it builds skills, leadership, and confidence that last a lifetime. This award highlights the students who turn kindness into action.

How Students Enter the Competition

Eligibility: Open to any student (10th – 12th grade) in a TCP-participating school. 

Submission: Students must complete an online entry form through The Challenge Program, Inc. website (Link available when the competition opens).

Selection Process: Entries will be reviewed by TCP staff and/or a small selection committee and top 3 finalists are selected. Finalists are featured on TCP’s social media. Students and the community vote for their favorite. 

The finalist with the most votes is crowned the Commitment to Community Service Award winner and received $1,000 cash.

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