CHARLOTTE, N.C. —The Queens University of Charlotte field hockey team earned the Royal Service Award for the month of January, the athletic communications office announced today.

The team's dedication to giving back to the community was evident, as 15 of its members actively participated in volunteer opportunities throughout the month. Collectively, the team logged 37 hours of validated service, achieving an impressive Team Impact Score of 75.

A major highlight of their service was their involvement with environmental sustainability initiatives, including the "Adopt a Street" program and "Keep Charlotte Beautiful." Team members participated in street cleanups which accounted for a significant portion of their volunteer efforts.

The team also engaged in literacy-focused service work through "Promising Pages," a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing books and educational resources to children in need. Their participation in this initiative helped promote literacy and learning opportunities for young students in Charlotte.

Overall, the Queens field hockey team attended 21 commitments, covering various causes, including environmental sustainability, children's education, and community enrichment programs—making a difference beyond the field.

ABOUT THE ROYALS SERVICE AWARD
In the past, Queens Athletics has presented an annual Royal Service Award to individual student-athletes or teams who have gone above and beyond to help improve the Queens community. Criteria for this award include acts of community engagement that are purposeful, progressive, deliberate, intentional, and impactful to the Queens campus and the greater community.

Honoring Queens student-athletes with a monthly award in addition to the annual award will strengthen the support of the University's motto, "Not to be served, but to serve."

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