Two Bank of America Atlanta employees were recently awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA), one of the nation’s most prestigious honors recognizing commitment to community service.

Recipients Shanderay Lewis and Kyle Miller were honored for their outstanding dedication to public service across a variety of causes in the Atlanta area. 

Each honoree met or exceeded the rigorous volunteer service requirements set by the national program, which was created in 2003 through the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation. The award distinguishes Americans who demonstrate sustained and impactful involvement in their communities.

“This is more than a volunteer milestone — it’s a national recognition of character, commitment, and leadership,” said Al McRae, president, Bank of America Atlanta. “Both of these individuals are stellar, engaged, and have a heart for the Atlanta community.”

Local Faces Making a National Impact

• Shanderay Lewis (Global Financial Crimes Investigations Manager, Bank of America Atlanta) has received the PVSA twice: the Silver Award in 2023 and the Gold Award in 2024, for 544 hours of service. Her dedication to giving back includes serving on the board and chairing the Fulton Fund development committee for the Partnership for Domestic Violence. She regularly volunteers with several non-profits, including Covenant House Atlanta and Habitat for Humanity, and commits a minimum of two hours each week to The Life Church Christian Center in Conyers. Volunteering has been a part of her life since she was six years old when she began as a Girl Scout, inspired by her mother and grandmother. “They taught me to be a servant leader and that giving back to others with compassion and action creates purpose,” Lewis said.

• Kyle Miller (Community Relations Manager, Bank of America Atlanta) has accumulated over 500 hours of volunteer service in 2024 and more than 3,000 hours since 2019. He dedicates his time to volunteering with the Latin American Association’s Unidos in Finance youth finance program, Habitat for Humanity and works with local sports programs to bring awareness to LGTBQ+ sports. His passion for service has inspired others to get involved, and he now mentors fellow employees by showing them how to take that first step into volunteering. “Giving back to the community is just as important as coming together as a company—it’s about building something meaningful, both in the neighborhoods we serve and among the people we work with every day,” Miller said. 

The President’s Volunteer Service Award is issued in multiple levels (bronze, silver, gold, and lifetime achievement) depending on the number of verified service hours. Each honoree receives a certificate, a medallion or pin, and a letter signed by the President of the United States. 

While thousands of people volunteer each year, only a small fraction receive this federal-level recognition. It requires passion, persistence, and verified hours logged through an official certifying organization.

According to the PVSA program, the award seeks to “honor individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires those around them to take action.”

 Bank of America encourages employees to engage in community service and offers flexible scheduling and support for volunteering by offering paid time off to volunteer, grants up to $1,000 for organizations where employees volunteer, and a yearly celebration of employees who make a difference.

 Over the past five years, Bank of America Atlanta employees have contributed more than 290,422 hours of community service to local causes.