Congressional Award

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Quotes

Margaret Sugarman, California Silver Medalist

The entire experience really helps make you a well-rounded person. You give a lot to earn the award but the treasures you reap are priceless.

Emily Mosley, Oregon Participant

Without The Congressional Award, I never would have realized that my passion for the STEM field and a love for helping others could be combined into one.

Fernando Osornio, Texas Gold Medalist

I cannot begin to imagine how vast the impact my generation of millennials would have in our world if every one of us took on The Congressional Award challenge.

Misty Whetstone, Wyoming Advisor

I have always enjoyed encouraging youth to participate in new opportunities through this program, and then watch as they learn what they can accomplish.

Rep. Joseph Crowley, NY14

I applaud each of you for your achievement. Soon there won’t be medals given for the service you’ll do as adults, but you’ll do it for the space it fills in your heart.

Jakob Matala, New York Participant

By participating in The Congressional Award, I’m now motivated to set more goals in life. As a young adult, I want to keep growing and learning, and sharing my talents with others.

Rep. Debbie Dingell, MI12

The Congressional Award stimulates civic engagement, and that is a virtue our nation will always need.

Rep. Richard Hudson, NC08

I believe there is no better cause to bring us all together than a celebration of our state’s youth and their incredible achievements.

Alexander Peterson, Washington Bronze Medalist

The Congressional Award offers the next level of motivation, which could have profound impacts on your community, your family, and yourself.

Senator John Cornyn, TX

Thank you to The Congressional Award for helping to foster a vibrant civil community eager to serve their community.

Peter Coiley, Virginia Silver Medalist

I now understand the difference between a goal and a dream. Setting measurable and obtainable short term objectives will lead to long term success.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky, IL09

So many young people in our community are doing great things, giving us reassurance that the leaders of tomorrow will be able to overcome the challenges our country faces.

California Gold Medalist

The Congressional Award taught me the importance of open-mindedness, persistence and self-reliance in being a whole person. It has inspired and helped propel me to make a difference locally, nationally and globally.

Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, NE01

You took the initiative, you served others and you achieved results. That’s a winning formula for life.

Adrian Contag, Virginia Bronze Medalist

The Congressional Award illuminated for me a world outside the cozy bubble I've been provided, and has given me a more forward outlook of the path ahead.

Jackson Hartley, South Carolina Gold Medalist

The Congressional Award is far from an end mark. The overall process has inspired me to become service-oriented in my everyday life.

Kathy Christensen, Florida Advisor

As an advisor, I see the program’s impact on my mentees through growth in self-confidence, social skills, and exposure to community organizations.

Rep. Niki Tsongas, MA03

The Congressional Award is not won, it is earned.

Nick Cannon, Board Member

There is a sense of accomplishment being able to step out and say I did this, I am a part of this. That develops your character.

Alexandra Gritta, Oregon Gold Medalist

The many different certificate and medal options of The Congressional Award make it a manageable program for any youth in just about any circumstance.

John Rasmussen, Minnesota Gold Medalist

It starts with a dream and a goal, and can only happen if you go out and give it a try.

Nicholas Porter, West Virginia Gold Medalist

I have come to realize that I not only have the power to make a difference in my community, but I have a responsibility to do it.

Senator Robert Menendez, NJ

The Congressional Award has helped produce an extraordinary group of young New Jerseyans who have done some pretty amazing things. They represent the optimism and hope of an entire nation for a promising, prosperous future.

President Ronald Reagan

By encouraging such personal initiative, achievement, and service, The Congressional Award program promotes the well-being of our children and ensures the welfare of our country.

Tushar Goswami, Ohio Gold Medalist

Taking on The Congressional Award showed me that discipline is a cornerstone of personal success.

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, CA12

The Congressional Award Foundation is instrumental in teaching and fostering the values that are critical to create the next generation of leaders.

Rep. Frank LoBiondo, NJ02

This award is a spring board to anything you want to do in the future; don't let anyone tell you you can't do something. Now you know what you're capable of.

Glenda Arostequi, California Bronze Medalist

For every single person it’s a totally different experience. For me it was a challenge, a struggle within, and victory.

Rep. Hal Rogers, KY05

Our students face much more competition today, and I believe The Congressional Award program helps them to become well-rounded, goal-oriented achievers.

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