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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.

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Download this past year’s impact report.

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.

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3,797

Awards Earned This Year

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84,103

STEM Hours

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1.3M

Service Hours

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April 2023
Apr 30
30 April 2023
Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W 20th St
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001

Sunday, April 30, 2023 10:30 AM Cheyenne Civic Center 510 W 20th St Cheyenne, WY 82001 Participants from across the entire state that have earned The Congressional Award Bronze, Silver, …

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June 2023
Jun 20
20 June 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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