Peter DeNardis, lecturer in information sciences and technology (IST) at Penn State Beaver, is a recipient of the 2011 Jefferson Award. He was honored for his dedication and service as a volunteer for the International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF). The Jefferson Awards are a prestigious national recognition system honoring community and public service in America. The Jefferson Awards are presented on national and local levels, but today the primary purpose of the award is to serve as a call to action for volunteers in local communities. A panel of local judges selects the winners, who are considered "unsung heroes" -- ordinary individuals who perform extraordinary deeds.