The SYDA Foundation Community Service Award is presented annually to citizens of Sullivan County, New York, where Shree Muktananda Ashram and the offices of the SYDA Foundation are located.
SYDA Foundation Representative Branly Cadet presents a certificate of merit to Les Kristt, 2017 Community Service Award recipient.
The SYDA Foundation also contributes to the Sullivan County community by donating annually to the local police and fire departments, the school district, and the regional hospital.