Connecticut opens 2026-2027 community service award for high school students

Source: This report is based on an official public release from Connecticut Governor's Office. PULSE organizes and summarizes public government communications.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and state Office of Higher Education Commissioner Timothy D. Larson announced the opening of the 2026-2027 Serve Connecticut Community Impact Award, which recognizes high school students for volunteering.

Participants must complete at least 20 hours of service across four distinct projects between June 1, 2026 and April 15, 2027. Students will be recognized in May 2027.

During the 2025-2026 school year, 156 students from 67 high schools across the state earned the award, logging more than 15,000 service hours toward nearly 3,400 volunteer opportunities.

Students register through Serve Connecticut's InnerView Youth Service platform, which tracks service hours and generates a digital résumé students can use for college and job applications. The platform is free for schools, nonprofit organizations, and students.

Registration information is available at servect.org/youth-service-get-involved.