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A New Advisory Board Member Brings a Track Record of Success
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (District of Columbia, October 17, 2024) – The Congressional Award proudly announces that a new member has recently joined its Board of Directors. New members bring their
Serendipity: The Inspirational Journey of Sanyin Siang
Maya Srikantan2023 Gold Medalist | 2024-Present Congressional Award Ambassador Maya Biography MAYA SRIKANTAN × .elementor-39306 .elementor-element.elementor-element-3942629 .elementor-heading-title{color:#DA1F3C;font-family:”Helvetica”, Sans-serif;font-size:45px;font-weight:bold;line-height:28px;}.elementor-39306 .elementor-element.elementor-element-9a86576{text-align:left;color:#0A3A52;font-size:18px;width:var( –container-widget-width, 100% );max-width:100%;–container-widget-width:100%;–container-widget-flex-grow:0;}.elementor-39306 .elementor-element.elementor-element-329dab2{text-align:left;top:12px;}body:not(.rtl) .elementor-39306 .elementor-element.elementor-element-329dab2{left:18px;}body.rtl .elementor-39306 .elementor-element.elementor-element-329dab2{right:18px;}@media(max-width:767px){.elementor-39306 .elementor-element.elementor-element-0ffef80 > .elementor-element-populated{margin:0px
U.S. Congress Honors 724 Youth Medalists for Achievements in Community Service and Self-Improvement During Annual Gold Medal Summit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – Last week, The Congressional Award Foundation concluded its annual three-day Gold Medal Summit, honoring 724 youth awardees from 47 states and territories and 232
Three New Board Members Join the Congressional Award and Bring a Global Outlook to Uplifting our Nation’s Youth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (District of Columbia, April 23, 2024) – The Congressional Award is proud to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors. These new
The Congressional Award and Wish of a Lifetime team up for the Cupid Crew Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Award is thrilled to have once again teamed up with Wish of a Lifetime from AARP for the 11th annual Cupid Crew campaign. This nationwide effort
Mississippi Celebrates Outstanding Youth Achievements at Congressional Award Statewide Ceremony
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JACKSON, Miss. – August 6, 2023 – On Sunday, 58 young leaders were honored at the 2023 Congressional Award Mississippi Statewide Ceremony, held at the Old Capitol
Congressional Award Board of Directors Welcomes Six Accomplished Professionals
(District of Columbia, August 1, 2023) – The Congressional Award Board of Directors proudly announces the addition of six distinguished professionals who have joined its esteemed board. These individuals bring
Extraordinary Youth Achievements Recognized by Congress at the 2023 Gold Medal Summit in Washington, D.C.
District of Columbia, (June 28, 2023) – The 2023 Gold Medal Summit, hosted by The Congressional Award Foundation, concluded with great success in the vibrant city of Washington, D.C. from
2023 Maryland Statewide Ceremony Celebrates Young Achievers and Mental Health Advocacy in Partnership with Otsuka
(COLLEGE PARK, June 5, 2023) – The Congressional Award, in partnership with Otsuka‘s mental health initiative, celebrated the accomplishments of 110 exceptional young Marylanders at the 2023 Maryland Statewide Ceremony.
An Interview of Congressional Award Board Member Marc Baer: The Unconventional Professional Journey to Healthcare
Nikhil Kapoor 2020 Gold Medalist | 2020-2022 Diversity Ambassador As you’re reading this interview, I want you to understand that not everyone’s career path is the same, and there is no
The Congressional Award Foundation Honors 170 Texas Youth for Achievements in Service
DALLAS (March 3, 2023) –The Congressional Award North Texas Ceremony was held last weekend on Feb. 25 at Southern Methodist University (SMU), where 170 young people were honored for their
Seven New Board Members Bring Diverse Perspectives and Expertise to The Congressional Award
February 21, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) – The Congressional Award is proud to announce the addition of seven new members to its Board of Directors. These new members bring a wealth
The Congressional Award and Wish of a Lifetime from AARP team up for Cupid Crew
Washington, D.C. – (February 14, 2023) The Congressional Award is excited to collaborate with Wish of a Lifetime from AARP for the 10th annual Cupid Crew campaign. This nationwide effort
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
(December 6, 2022) – The Congressional Award’s Esports and Wellness campaign aims to provide students with resources that help young gamers leverage their hobby into meaningful learning experiences, team building
Congressman Brian Mast Honors 35 Students from Florida’s 18th Congressional District with The Congressional Award, Sponsored by NextEra Energy
October 7, 2022 (Stuart, FL) – The Congressional Award Foundation (CAF), NextEra Energy, and Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) recognized 35 of his young constituents who have shown initiative, sought achievement,
The Congressional Award Foundation, in partnership with Bayer, Honors 38 Arkansas Youth for Achievements in Service
September 24, 2022 (Little Rock, AR) – The Congressional Award Foundation (CAF) celebrated the accomplishments of 38 4-H youth for community service and personal development at the Governor’s Mansion in
U.S. Congress Honors 549 Youth Medalists for Achievements in Community Service and Self-Improvement During Annual Gold Medal Celebration
August 5, 2022 – (Washington, DC) The Congressional Award Foundation hosted its annual Gold Medal Celebration honoring 549 youth from 41 states across the nation, making this group the largest
The Congressional Award Foundation Returns to In-Person Ceremonies and Honors 62 Kentucky Youth for Achievements in Service
August 2, 2022 (Frankfort, KY) — The Congressional Award Foundation held its first in-person statewide ceremony since the beginning of the pandemic at the State Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky. The
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.
The Podcast Series will be produced by OCTFME in collaboration with students from the Deanwood Radio Broadcast Youth Journalism Program. The Congressional Award Foundation (CAF) and The DC Office
U.S. Congress Recognizes 57 North Carolina Students for Achievements in Service and Personal Development
February 2, 2022 – This week, The Congressional Award Foundation held its annual North Carolina Statewide Ceremony, sponsored by Smithfield Foods. Joined by Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-08), Congresswoman Virginia Foxx
U.S. Congress Honors 518 Youth Medalists for Achievements in Service and Self-Improvement During Annual Gold Medal Ceremony, Presented by Otsuka
July 30, 2021 – (Washington, DC) The Congressional Award Foundation hosted its annual Gold Medal Ceremony honoring 518 youth from 42 states across the nation. Presented by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical,
The Congressional Award Foundation Welcomes Three New Members to National Board
Washington, DC (April 7, 2021) — The Congressional Award Foundation’s National Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the election of three new Board Members this spring. Donald Remy, Diana
U.S. Congress Recognizes 404 California Students for Achievements in Service and Personal Development
April 27, 2021 – Last week, Members of Congress in California recognized 404 Bronze, Silver and Gold medalists from The Golden State. Presented by Otsuka, the 2021 Congressional Award California
The Congressional Award Foundation Welcomes Senator Lummis to National Board
Washington, DC (May 19, 2021) —U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has appointed Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) to the Congressional Award National Board of Directors. Established in 1979, The
U.S. Congress Recognizes 54 Georgia Students for Achievements in Service and Personal Development
APRIL 15, 2021 – Students across the Peach State came together for the first Annual Congressional Award Georgia Statewide Ceremony. Presented by Aflac, the virtual event recognized 54 youth medalists
Members of Congress Recognize 88 New Jersey Students for Achievements in Service and STEM
WHIPPANY, N.J., March 31, 2021 – Students across the Garden State gathered last week for The Congressional Award 2021 New Jersey Virtual Statewide Ceremony. Presented by Bayer, the event recognized
Ford Fund, Congressional Award Foundation Partner to Offer Emotional Health Workshops for Teens
Friday, March 19, 2021 – The Congressional Award Foundation (CAF) teamed up with Ford Motor Company Fund (Ford Fund) to conduct free, interactive, virtual mental health workshops for young people
Five North Carolina Members of Congress Celebrate Youth Achievement in Virtual Award Ceremony
North Carolina – December 14, 2020 – Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), Congressman Dan Bishop (NC-09), Congressman Ted Budd (NC-13), Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05), and Congressional Award Board Member, Congressman Richard
The Congressional Award and Intuit Launch Personal Finance Program to Help Teens From All Backgrounds ‘Own their Financial Futures
Washington, DC (October 22, 2020) —Intuit, maker of TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Mint, and the Congressional Award Foundation (CAF) strengthened their commitment to student leaders of diverse economic and social backgrounds,
Washington Nationals Minority Owner, Paxton Baker, Talks Baseball and The Congressional Award
Congressional Award participant Anna Laible had the opportunity to speak with Paxton Baker, the minority owner of the Washington Nationals and Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Congressional