Mollie Kohring, 17, of Lopez Island has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award.

The award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was presented by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program on behalf of President Barack Obama.

Mollie Kohring participated in the Spirit of Community program this year as a representative of Lopez Island where she is a student.

Mollie Kohring earned her award by logging numerous volunteer hours at the Lopez Library, Lopez Historical Musuem, and the Lopez Island Conservation Corps.

Sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the national Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP),  The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program recognizes young people across America for outstanding community service activities.

More than 345,000 young people across America have been considered for these awards since the program began in 1995.

“Demonstrating civic responsibility through community volunteerism is an important part of life,” said NASSP Executive Director JoAnn Bartoletti. “These honorees practice a lesson we hope all young people, as well as adults, will emulate.”