What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? From developing better communication skills, to learning about hard work and discipline, to improving my writing skills, I have developed expertise in things that...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have learned the importance of perseverance and dedication, and I now understand that I can make a substantial difference in my community with just a few hours of free time a week, combined with a...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? This program has encouraged me to better myself. Never before have I spent so much time volunteering, and it has become a nice routine. I now analyze my reading and spend far more time searching out...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I learned how to be organized, as I had to organize my hours for each goal, and I had to organize my virtual trip and all of the activities within it. I also learned leadership, as I got to take part in...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained a new sense of community, and what it means to be a Wyomingite. As someone from Aurora, Colorado, I was pretty bored and unimpressed when I first moved here because we don't have many...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I learned how important it was to set a goal that was reasonable because I was suddenly reaching for these goals much sooner. Everything that was required of me to participate in the program has added...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? Through the time and effort I spent to reach my goals, I gained a deeper sense of belonging within my community, and a self respect I never had before.
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I've gained more discipline, leadership skills, and a stronger sense of responsibility and adaptability. This has pushed me to set long-term goals and stay consistent with community service, work,...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? This program helped me grow as a person and leader, showing me that I can accomplish my goals when I stay persistent and committed. I have gained confidence, as well as independence. Working toward my...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained a deeper understanding of the importance of community service, the value of self-confidence, and the power of effective goal setting. Through my volunteer hours, I experienced how giving...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained so much—from continuing to better my physical health, to my ability to help others, to the demands and responsibility of having my first job. Being able to serve the community any place...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have learned so much about myself and my community. I am now more aware of the needs in my community and how I can help. I have grown in so many ways; I am more physically fit, have learned how to...