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The Congressional Award recognizes initiative, service, and achievement in America’s youth.

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WE ARE CONGRESS’ AWARD FOR YOUTH

United States Congress’ only non-profit and highest honor for youth civilians.

Voluntary
Public Service

Personal
Development

Physical
Fitness

Expedition &
Exploration

By The Numbers

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Whether addressing a community need, growing personally, tackling a physical challenge, or embarking on a great adventure – our youth rise to the occasion.
To put it simply, Congressional Award participants are difference makers.

3,797

Awards Earned This Year

84,103

STEM Hours

1.3M

Service Hours

The Latest

Dec06

The Congressional Award Launches the Esports and Wellness Campaign in Partnership with Entertainment Software Association – Offering Resources on Gaming and Esports for Youth Across the Nation

Oct25

Congressman Brian Mast Honors 35 Students from Florida’s 18th Congressional District with The Congressional Award, Sponsored by NextEra Energy

Oct04

The Congressional Award Foundation, in partnership with Bayer, Honors 38 Arkansas Youth for Achievements in Service

Aug05

U.S. Congress Honors 549 Youth Medalists for Achievements in Community Service and Self-Improvement During Annual Gold Medal Celebration

Aug02

The Congressional Award Foundation Returns to In-Person Ceremonies and Honors 62 Kentucky Youth for Achievements in Service

Jun03

The Congressional Award Foundation (CAF) and The DC Office of Cable, Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment (OCTFME) Launch Season Two of Café Radio, a Youth-Led Radio Podcast Series.

Feb03

U.S. Congress Recognizes 57 North Carolina Students for Achievements in Service and Personal Development

Aug05

U.S. Congress Honors 518 Youth Medalists for Achievements in Service and Self-Improvement During Annual Gold Medal Ceremony, Presented by Otsuka

May19

The Congressional Award Foundation Welcomes Three New Members to National Board

May03

U.S. Congress Recognizes 404 California Students for Achievements in Service and Personal Development

Upcoming Events

February 2023

Feb 25

25 February 2023

North Texas Ceremony

James M. Collins Executive Education Center | SMU Campus, 3150 Binkley Ave
Dallas, TX 75205 United States

Participants in North Texas who have earned a Congressional Award Medal since our last event in May 2019 will have the opportunity to attend a ceremony on February 25, 2023 in Dallas, …

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June 2023

Jun 20

20 June 2023

Gold Medal Summit 2023

United States Capitol, E Capitol St. & 1st St. NE
Washington DC, DC 20510 United States

We are thrilled to announce that the RSVP for the 2023 Congressional Award Gold Medal Summit is now open! Be sure to fill it out as soon as possible and …

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