Megan Neuf, Jackie Betz and Erin Drischler of Shaler High School were presented with the prestigious Jacqueline Kennedy Onasis Award at the Jefferson Awards for Public Service ceremonies June 17 in Washington, D.C. These dedicated young women were honored for their volunteer work in the area of sexual-harassment prevention through their social advocacy group, M-Powerment. The following are stories published in the Post-Gazette about this remarkable trio.

Shaler teens win national service award
Students empower other young women against sexual assault
Local teens nominated for national volunteering honor

The Community Champions program, sponsored by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Pittsburgh Foundation, and The Heinz Endowments, is the local component of the Jefferson Awards for Public Service. To nominate a volunteer for the Community Champions/Jefferson Award, please click here