Awards and Commendations

  • The Presidential Volunteer Service Award, for Operation Coming Home (The USVC and many of its members received on November 4, 2010)
  • Presidential Volunteer Service Pin
  • Letter from the President of the United States for Community Service
  • Guinness Book of World Records for Food Drive 2011
  • Volunteer Group of the Year for the US Marine Corps
  • Letter from US Marine Corps Commandant General Amos
  • Letter from 4th Marine Logistics Group Major General Garrett
  • Business Leader Media's Top 50 Entrepreneurs of 2010
  • Best Community Spirit in the Nation Award “Hero Home Finale” for Operation Coming Home 2009 & 2011
  • Recognition from North Carolina Governor, Senate, Congress, and Active Duty Military for USVC members
  • Best Community Service Event in the State “Hero Home Finale” for Operation Coming Home 2009 & 2011
  • Diamond Award for Best Place To Donate Your Time 2011

USVC Director Andrew Ladner presents the Marines with an award for community service. Col. Hal Shook presents Donnie Lowder with the Veteran of the year award. Chris Lawson and Andrew Ladner display a community service award.