Every year, AFS rewards the most outstanding members of our community to recognize the incredible work they do every day to champion our mission and create active global citizens. In 2026, we are thrilled to continue this tradition and launch two new categories: the AFS International Volunteer Action Award and the AFS Global School Award.
Anyone can submit a nomination and all nominees will be reviewed and vetted by AFS Network Organizations.
Find out more about all Awards below and submit your nominations now!
🚨 Nominations will close on September 10, 2026.
WHO CAN BE NOMINATED & WHICH AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED?
- 🏅 The AFS Galatti Award: Honoring AFS Volunteers whose commitment, dedication, and exceptional journey with the organization have advanced the mission and goals of AFS. Nominees must have dedicated at least 15 years of service to the organization. Submit your nomination.
- 🏅 The AFS Peggy and Art Howe Award: This award honors the outstanding service of AFS volunteer families. Submit your nomination.
- 🏅 AFS Award for Young Volunteers: A recognition for outstanding young AFS volunteers whose creative ideas have made a difference and created an impact in AFS. Nominees must be 30 years old or younger. Submit your nomination.
- 🏅 AFS Community Impact Award: Celebrating the incredible work local chapters do every day to expand intercultural education in their communities. Submit your nomination.
- 🏅 **NEW** AFS International Volunteer Action Award: Recognizing AFS volunteer teams for impactful local projects that advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals and foster global citizenship alongside program beneficiaries. Submit your nomination.
- 🏅 **NEW** AFS Global School Award: recognizes AFS Partner Schools leading global citizenship education efforts in their local educational communities for students, families, and educators. Submit your nomination starting on August 24.
Contact AFS in the country where you live for more information.