SANTA MONICA, California, April 14 /PRNewswire/ --

The Save the Titanic Foundation (www.savethetitanic.org) announced it has been awarded the President's Volunteer Service Award. The President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) is an award given by the President of the United States to recognize the valuable contributions made by volunteers across the nation. The award will be distributed at the CelebrateLA volunteer recognition event that will be held at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on April 27, 2008.

Kevin D. Finn and Preska Thomas, Co-Chairman and Founders of the Save the Titanic Foundation (www.savethetitanic.org), will be at the event to accept the award. Kevin D. Finn states, "It is indeed a privilege and an honor to accept the President's Volunteer Service Award on behalf of the Save the Titanic Foundation." Preska Thomas adds, "Our cause for the Titanic is about the American dreams that perished with the ship that you and I are living today. In recognition of that, we lift the Titanic inside each and everyone of our hearts through the reality of our American dreams." Kevin concludes, "The passion revolving around the Titanic doesn't stop with America's borders, the Save the Titanic Foundation has found an international brotherhood bringing about unity regardless of race, religion or creed. It is very humbling how the subject matter of the Titanic can bring people together."

About www.savethetitanic.org

Save the Titanic Foundation, (www.savethetitanic.org) is an IRS 501(c) 3 approved non-profit organization, established for the honor and the commemoration of the international dreams aboard the Titanic. The Foundation's mission is for the ongoing maintenance of the Titanic while beneath the ocean. One of the key goals of the foundation is for the preservation of the Titanic from deterioration and if ever permitted, for the spearheading of a potential raise of the Titanic.

Scientists, corporate sponsors and those who want to offer their products, services, or contributions, may do so at www.savethetitanic.org or by contacting the Save the Titanic Foundation by calling +1-310-358-9963.

Web site: http://www.savethetitanic.org

Joan Friedman of Save the Titanic Foundation, +1-310-358-9963, joanfriedman@savethetitanic.org