2026 Medalist

Gabriella Doughty

What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained a lot of responsibility, and it has built my character and who I am today. Pursuing The Congressional Award has taught me to be more open and outgoing, and it taught me...

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Grace Gatti

What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I learned lifelong skills through all the different types of volunteering that I did, including how important it is for community events and organizations to have the help of volunteers. I have learned...

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Berkley Garner

What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I learned so many new things, like new social skills and ways to keep myself organized, and I met lots of people who will better me in the future. I'm very glad I decided to participate because I felt...

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Kami Harris

What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? The Congressional Award has helped me realize how important it is to build a strong connection with others. Whether it is my softball team, school, or anyone in need, I now understand why building...

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Haylee Harmon

What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained a lot of knowledge about myself, and how to take better care of myself in all aspects. I have also gained a better understanding of how important it is to stay consistent in physical...

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Sam Harshberger

What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I’ve learned that there is so much more to people's lives that we can’t see. People are always struggling, and there are amazing people in the world that are there to help. I have also learned that...

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Abby Harshberger

What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have learned the value of teamwork and taking care of your community, and seen the benefits of hard work. By volunteering in food banks, community gardens, outreach centers, and helping run meets and...

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Kayleigh Hood

What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained large amounts of information about one of my favorite history topics and got to experience a different way of living. Through learning about the past, I got to experience different...

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Silvia Kim-Miller

What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? The Congressional Award has motivated me to pursue goals and activities that have given me incredible lifelong memories and helped me to develop valuable life skills. I feel a true sense of...

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Carter Gale

What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have learned to work hard for what I want. I realize that commitment and perseverance are key to reaching my goals. I also understand the importance of helping others; this not only strengthens our...

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Surya Kuchanur

What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? The Congressional Award opened up many new opportunities for me, like being able to volunteer at a hospital. I met people and had experiences I would have never had if this program did not push me to...

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Kimberly Klaassen

What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained a broader vision of what serving my community truly is. By being involved in this program, I have been able to provide assistance to many different people, and truly help my community to...

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