The Points of Light Inspiration Honor Roll

In 2020, we created the Points of Light Inspiration Honor Roll as part of The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards Celebration. We witnessed so many ordinary people going to extraordinary lengths as the global pandemic disrupted our lives and were proud to share those stories. The Inspiration Honor Roll celebrates acts of service, kindness and civic engagement by outstanding individuals who create change in communities around the world.

We are excited to uplift these stories for a third year and show how, in communities worldwide, the power of people continues to drive us forward.

We recognize that doing good comes in many forms. The Points of Light Civic Circle shows how civic engagement represents your power to lead, lend support and take action for causes you care about. The Points of Light Inspiration Honor Roll is a perfect illustration of the many ways individuals are supporting their communities:

• Volunteer: Donates their time and talents inside and outside of their home to help their community or a cause they care about.
• Service: Commits their time, energy and skills to public, national or military service.
• Vote: Supports causes and candidates who are aligned with their beliefs. In democratic societies, voting is an opportunity to participate in national and local elections.
• Work: Uses their work as a springboard to advance in social issues.
• Voice: Uses their voice to influence their family, friends and others to raise awareness for issues they care about.
• Donate: Contributes money, services or goods to support the welfare of others or to advance ta social cause they care about.
• Listen & Learn: Purposeful in educating themselves to remain informed and think critically before acting to best serve their community.
• Social Entrepreneur: Has Identified a need that has not been met by traditional institutions, structures and systems, and has implemented a creative and innovative solution to drive change.
• Purchase Power: Choosing where to spend or not spend money in order to support businesses and organizations that reflect their values or advance a social cause..

Check back to this page throughout the year as we add stories of courage, inspiration, compassion and dedication and help us celebrate those who shine their light for good.