The Summit Country Day School Students Honored with National Community Service Impact Awards

Joining Students Nationwide Who Delivered 2.3 Million Hours of Service and $78M in Community Impact

The Summit Country Day School is proud to announce 64 students have been recognized by the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and InnerView in the eighth Annual Community Service Impact Awards. The Kroger Co. is presenting the seventh annual Zero Hero Awards to students for taking action to help create communities free of hunger and waste. ServeOhio is recognizing outstanding youth volunteers addressing community needs.

The Community Service Impact Awards program connects student service to real-world outcomes, skill development, and community needs. This year, students from The Summit Country Day School were part of a nationwide effort of high school changemakers who collectively invested more than 2.3 million hours of service, equivalent to $78 million in community impact, addressing critical local and global challenges.

Schools with a collective student impact above 2,000 hours of service, the equivalent of a full time employee, are recognized with a School Impact Award. We are thrilled to acknowledge students from The Summit Country Day School  have invested 4,704 + hours in community needs: earning the Sapphire Award. Through their efforts, students from The Summit Country Day School made meaningful contributions to Good Health & Well-Being, demonstrating how local action drives global progress.

“Even as the world faces tough questions about the future of international cooperation, students are supporting the Global Goals with heart, hard work, and a clear path forward,” says Farah Salim Eck, Managing Director of the United Nations Association of the USA. “While the challenges of our time are real, seeing young people step up reminds us that change is always possible. We are so proud to partner with InnerView to celebrate these changemakers who are proving that you don’t have to wait for the future to make the world a better, more united place.” 

“Youth voices, engagement, and insight are crucial ingredients for Ohio’s prosperous future,” said William Hall, Executive Director of ServeOhio. “We are honored to celebrate outstanding youth who reach beyond themselves to help their neighbors and communities – transforming themselves and others – which shapes who we are and who we will become as a state. Congratulations to the award recipients and thank you for your service!”

“This recognition reflects more than participation, it represents the time, care, and commitment these students are putting into causes that matter to them,” says Kristine Sturgeon, CEO of InnerView. “It’s an honor to support and amplify their work. They’re not only creating impact today, they’re building the skills and confidence that will shape how they lead and contribute for the rest of their lives.”   

Four Indian Hill residents, also students at The Summit Country Day School, were recognized based on hours of service completed during the school year, along with special recognition for efforts addressing Zero Hunger and Zero Waste. Beyond recognition, students gain a digital service impact resume to showcase their impact, skills and commitments for college and career opportunities.

Merit Awardees (40 hours): Ryan MacDonald ‘27

Zero Hero Awardees: Austin Fry ‘27, Dylan Gonyo ‘29

Ohio Awardees: Austin Fry ‘27, Dylan Gonyo ‘29, Ryan MacDonald ‘27, Hayden Vanderstelt ‘27