Olympia Meola reports that this year’s Voice of a Generation Award goes to ... drum roll please ... George Mason University.

George Mason students accepted the accolade given annually by Virginia 21, a nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy group promoting the agenda of young voters. The award is given to the organization’s chapter that best shows commitment to the cause.
Virginia Reps. Tom Davis R-11th and Jim Moran D-8th were on hand for Tuesday night’s celebration at the school’s Fairfax campus and discussed a wide range of issues including the cost of higher education, the importance of youth political engagement and the 2008 elections, according to Virginia21.

Kelly Porell, executive director of Virginia21, said the George Mason chapter’s “outstanding grassroots outreach and dedication to political advocacy has had a huge impact on college students, not just at George Mason but also across the commonwealth.“

Virginia21 has 45 chapters and more than 45,000 members.