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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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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
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