What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained a greater understanding of patience with other people and communication with my peers. I have also gained a new understanding of what goes into planning a trip and that sometimes things...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? Participating in The Congressional Award has taught me many things, but overall, it has led me to become a more productive and kind member of society. In my time performing service activities, I have...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I learned how to participate in my community and help the youth of my community. I furthered my knowledge in areas I enjoy like golf, skiing, and reading. This makes me realize how important...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? My organizational skills have developed greatly. Not only did I have to coordinate activities to reach my goals, I then had to document and organize all of that data. I also became a more involved...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have learned the value of persistence, how to manage my time well, and been immersed in the beautiful nature of Vedauwoo, alongside learning how to function and excel on my own.
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I learned how to be consistent and stick with my goals. This helped me learn perseverance because even when I did not feel like working towards my goal, I did anyway, and it paid off. I also gained...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? The Congressional Award is about more than just the recognition; it’s an experience that provided a chance for personal growth. I have built communication and planning skills, and continued with my...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I’ve gained friendships through the volunteer hours I did. I also gained a new perspective on what Wyoming looks like through my expedition.
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have learned that I need to become more organized and keep track of the activities each day. I also learned that, even though I work hard for things, it doesn’t always turn out the way I hoped or...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained being a better person physically, emotionally, mentally, and financially.
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I learned about working to improve my skills physically, and that I should compare against my previous results, not other’s results. My volunteer work allowed me to coach other young girls to enjoy...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have learned how to work with others, how to ask for help when needed, and been able to see a side of the community that I haven’t seen before. The program has opened my eyes to the reality that some...