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




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Whether addressing a community need, growing personaly, 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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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
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