The Congressional Award Youth and the Great Outdoors Dinner

On July 17, 2012, the Congressional Award Foundation held its first annual Youth and the Great Outdoors Dinner, focusing on the importance of preserving, maintaining and exploring the Great Outdoors – one of the main components of the Congressional Award program.

For additional information about the 2013 event, including sponsorship opportunities, please contact Erica Heyse at (202) 226-0130.

Senator John Barraso (WY) (left) and Chief of Staff John Sandy (right) discuss the Congressional Award at this year's Youth and the Great Outdoors Dinner.	Senator Mike Crapo (ID) with Idaho Congressional Award Medalist John Langfield following John's remarks introducing the Senator.

Senator Orrin Hatch (UT) delivering remarks honoring this years Leadership Award honoree Senator Bob Bennett.	Senator Daniel Inouye (HI) and former Utah Senator Bob Bennett talk proir to Senator Bennett recieveing the 2012 Leadership Award.