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2010 Congressional Award Senate HELP Committee Dinner
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The Congressional Award Foundation held its annual Senate HELP Committee Dinner on June 22, 2010 in Washington, D.C. Former Senator John Culver was honored with the Leadership Award, joining the ranks of former award recipients Secretary Colin Powell, President and Mrs. Jimmy Carter and Senator Bob Dole. The Leadership Award is presented to individuals in the public sector for their outstanding commitment to challenge, encourage and honor the accomplishments of young Americans. A full press release can be found here. |
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2010 Congressional Award Gold Medalists
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The Congressional Award proudly presented 252 youth with the Congressional Award Gold Medal. The Ceremony for the Gold Medalists took place June 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. A complete listing as well as general release about the 2010 Gold Medal Class can be found near the bottom of this page. |
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Mississippi State University offers scholarship for Congressional Award Medalists
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Through a partnership between the Congressional Award and Mississippi State University’s Extension Service 4-H Program, hundreds of youth from across the state have been encouraged to take up the Congressional Award challenge. Mississippi State University and the Congressional Award hold that setting goals in the four areas; volunteer public service, personal development, physical fitness, and exploration are beneficial to youth. Thus, scholarships of $1,000, $750 and $500 are given to MSU students who have earned Gold, Silver or Bronze Congressional Award Medals, respectively. This makes MSU the first collegiate institution to offer scholarships specifically intended for Congressional Award medalists. Click for a full press release or more information on the scholarship. |
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Medal winner Home-schooled student, 17, earns Congressional Award
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phillyBurbs.com - July 25, 2007
Last month, Jenkins was awarded the Congressional Award Gold Medal at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., for her achievements in the program. The gold medal is the highest achievement for those who participate. The 17-year-old has mastered skills in physical fitness, camping, academic research, music and volunteer work while enrolled in a congressional award program.
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On the Hill: News from the Louisiana Delegation in the Nation's Capital
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The Times Picayune - June 22, 2008
Sen. David Vitter, R-La., presented Saints quarterback Drew Brees with the Horizon Award last week in recognition of Brees' volunteer and charity work in metro New Orleans. The award was handed out at the annual Congressional Awards reception in Washington.
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