The Congressional Award Program is about challenge. The Award offers young people the opportunity to set a personal goal and achieve it. Along the way, you will learn about yourself and about qualities like responsibility, trust and the ability to plan and organize. There are six levels of Award -- Bronze, Silver, and Gold Certificates and Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals. Each level is cumulative -- this means time spent on one award is carried with you to the next level. Start today!
| Certificate Level |
Min. Hours per Program Area
|
Bronze |
Silver |
Gold |
| Voluntary Public Service |
30 |
60 |
90 |
Personal Development
|
15 |
30 |
45 |
| Physical Fitness |
15 |
30 |
45 |
| Expedition/Exploration |
1 day |
2 days |
3 days |
| Min. Total Hours |
60 |
120 |
180 |
| Total Months of Activity Needed |
- |
- |
6 months |
| Medal Level |
Min. Hours per Program Area
|
Bronze |
Silver |
Gold |
Voluntary Public Service
|
100 |
200 |
400 |
Personal Development
|
50 |
100 |
200 |
| Physical Fitness |
50 |
100 |
200 |
| Expedition/Exploration |
1
overnight |
2 consecutive overnights |
4
consecutive overnights |
| Min. Total Hours |
200 |
400 |
800 |
| Total Months of Activity Needed |
7 months |
12 months |
24 months |
*The miminum age to register is 13 1/2 and you must accomplish your goals by your 24th birthday. |
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