From aiding Haiti earthquake survivors to feeding the hungry in local communities to educating peers about environmental issues, young people across the country are helping to shape their communities — and the world —through service.

GenerationOn and PARADE Magazine have selected 15 outstanding high school students who have made exemplary contributions in the service areas of health, education, environment, economics or community. These students see service as a solution to solve community problems and have used the power of stories to inspire others to action.

On Aug. 9, the All-America Service Team was honored at a special ceremony in Washington, D.C., hosted by PARADE and generationOn, along with special guest U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.

Meet the Team!

• Read about all of the service team members and check out a special video with Miranda Cosgrove , from PARADE.com.
  

Blue Ribbon Panel of Judges

• The Parade All-America High School Service Team 2011 Blue Ribbon Judging Panel included represetatives from the following organizations and businesses: National Youth Leadership Council, Youth Volunteer Corps, MTV, generationOn/Points of Light Institute, Youth Service America, Bank of America, Starbucks, ESPN, HandsOn Twin Cities.