ICYMI: Thompson Receives National Award for Support of AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors
Image May 15, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) received the National Service Champion Award at the 23rd Annual Friends of National Service Awards earlier this week. This award is in recognition of Rep. Thompson's strong support for AmeriCorps. The Friends of National Service Awards recognizes leaders who have elevated AmeriCorps and service as a solution to some of the nation’s most pressing problems. Every year, the widely attended event has a powerful bipartisan tone and demonstrates that national service has the power to bring people together. “I’m truly honored to receive the National Service Champion Award and to support the work of AmeriCorps and its partners across our communities,” Rep. Thompson said . “Programs like these create meaningful opportunities for Americans to serve, respond to local needs, and make a tangible difference in the lives of their neighbors. I remain committed to strengthening national service and ensuring those who step up to serve are recognized and supported.” “Representative Thompson brings both deep understanding and steadfast leadership to advancing AmeriCorps and national service,” said AnnMaura Connolly, President, Voices for National Service. “His commitment to ensuring that service remains a bipartisan, results-driven solution has helped elevate its impact in communities across Pennsylvania and the nation. At a time when the country needs practical ways to strengthen communities and expand opportunity, his leadership underscores the power of service to unite Americans around shared purpose. It’s our privilege to honor him with the National Service Champion Award for his steadfast leadership in expanding opportunities for citizens to serve and his enduring support and his clear vision for a stronger, more connected future.”
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May 15, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) received the National Service Champion Award at the 23rd Annual Friends of National Service Awards earlier this week. This award is in recognition of Rep. Thompson's strong support for AmeriCorps. The Friends of National Service Awards recognizes leaders who have elevated AmeriCorps and service as a solution to some of the nation’s most pressing problems. Every year, the widely attended event has a powerful bipartisan tone and demonstrates that national service has the power to bring people together. “I’m truly honored to receive the National Service Champion Award and to support the work of AmeriCorps and its partners across our communities,” Rep. Thompson said . “Programs like these create meaningful opportunities for Americans to serve, respond to local needs, and make a tangible difference in the lives of their neighbors. I remain committed to strengthening national service and ensuring those who step up to serve are recognized and supported.” “Representative Thompson brings both deep understanding and steadfast leadership to advancing AmeriCorps and national service,” said AnnMaura Connolly, President, Voices for National Service. “His commitment to ensuring that service remains a bipartisan, results-driven solution has helped elevate its impact in communities across Pennsylvania and the nation. At a time when the country needs practical ways to strengthen communities and expand opportunity, his leadership underscores the power of service to unite Americans around shared purpose. It’s our privilege to honor him with the National Service Champion Award for his steadfast leadership in expanding opportunities for citizens to serve and his enduring support and his clear vision for a stronger, more connected future.”
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