Serve More. Impact Massachusetts.

Turn your service into recognition. The Commonwealth Volunteer Service Award honors SkillsUSA Massachusetts members who make a meaningful impact through sustained volunteer service. Explore the Bronze, Silver, and Gold award levels, review eligibility and service-hour requirements, and learn how to submit your application.

COMMONWEALTH VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD

APPLY FOR THE CVSA

The Commonwealth Volunteer Service Award (CVSA) recognizes SkillsUSA Massachusetts members who demonstrate sustained commitment to volunteer service. Members may apply for Bronze, Silver, or Gold recognition based on verified service completed during an eligible 12-month period.

Individual members may apply for an individual award, while SkillsUSA Massachusetts chapters may combine eligible service hours to apply for a team award. CVSA recipients may include this recognition on resumes, college applications, scholarship applications, and employment materials.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be current SkillsUSA Massachusetts members and provide proof of membership as part of their application. Individual and team award levels are determined by verified volunteer-service hours.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

A complete application must include proof of current SkillsUSA membership, a volunteer service log or team timesheet, verification letters from each organization where service was performed, and a nomination letter from a SkillsUSA advisor or instructor.

All service hours must be appropriately documented and verified in order to be considered.

INDIVIDUAL AWARD

Middle School

Teens Ages 11–15

B
Bronze 50–74 Hours
S
Silver 75–99 Hours
G
Gold 100 Hours or More
INDIVIDUAL AWARD

High School

Young Adults Ages 16–25

B
Bronze 100–174 Hours
S
Silver 175–249 Hours
G
Gold 250 Hours or More
INDIVIDUAL AWARD

College/Postsecondary & Advisors

Adults Ages 26+

B
Bronze 100–249 Hours
S
Silver 250–499 Hours
G
Gold 500 Hours or More
TEAM AWARD

Teams

All Age Groups

B
Bronze 200–499 Hours
S
Silver 500–999 Hours
G
Gold 1,000 Hours or More
Commonwealth Volunteer Service Award Bronze Award

Bronze

Commonwealth Volunteer Service Award Silver Award

Silver

Commonwealth Volunteer Service Award Gold Award

Gold

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
April 10, 2027 at 9:00 PM

Verified volunteer service hours must occur within a consecutive 12-month period between January 2026 and March 31, 2027.

RECOGNITION
Eligible recipients will receive the Commonwealth Volunteer Service Award at the State Leadership and Skills Conference Awards Ceremony.

Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards are available for both individual members and qualifying chapter teams.

NOTES:

  1. Submit the complete application as one PDF file with the official CVSA Submission Form as the first page.

  2. Email the completed application to submissions@maskillsusa.org.

  3. Include all service logs or timesheets, membership documentation, verification letters, and the required advisor/instructor nomination letter before submitting.

  4. Volunteer hours may be applied toward either an individual award or a team award, but not both.

  5. Hours completed as part of a member’s duties as a local, state, or national SkillsUSA officer do not count toward the CVSA; eligible SkillsUSA service projects may count.