Beginning in 1996-97, the Maryland State Department of Education, the Maryland Student Service Alliance and community businesses have recognized students who have displayed exemplary attributes and dedication to the field of service within their schools and communities. These students have exceeded expectations for their school district's service-learning graduation requirement and are excellent role models for other students. The following students are the Service Star Award recipients for the 1997-98 school year.
| Allegany County |
* Raymond J. Cutter
* Seth Miller |
| Anne Arundel County |
* Dillon Babington
* Jacqueline "Alex" Pruner |
| Baltimore City |
* Gaither Johnson
* Chaz Noakes |
| Baltimore County |
* Alexis Walters
* Brian Zamzow |
| Calvert County |
* Kim Stark
* Tiffany Wallace |
| Caroline County |
* Billie Christine Owens
* Derek Nichols |
| Carroll County |
* Jackie Check
* Michael A. Denny |
| Cecil County |
* Amanda Latvala
* Autumn Wilson |
| Charles County |
* Michele Avery
* Brooke Tummino |
| Frederick County |
* Melinda Foxwell
* John Giese |
| Garrett County |
* Jeff Folk
* Scott Elliott |
| Harford County |
* Gina Long
* Justin Wiggs |
| Howard County |
* Michele Hardwick
* Jeffrey Wagaman |
| Montgomery County |
* Tom Perlet
* Hoai An Troung |
| Prince George's County |
* Nicole Ritchey
* La Mar Sutton |
| Queen Anne's County |
* Sarah Bennett
* Richard Grow |
| St. Mary's County |
* Jessica Watkins
* Kristie Mayor |
| Somerset County |
* Stephanie Windsor
* Amy Powell |
| Talbot County |
* Miranda Regan Langrell
* Dorothy Bell |
| Washington County |
* Thea Lind
* Melanie Hudson |
| Wicomico County |
* Shayne Fitz-coy
* Heather Walston |
| Worcester County |
* Ashley Bosche
* Lydia Richardson |
Return to the main Service Stars page to see award recipients for other school years.