What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? The Congressional Award has been a truly transformative experience that has changed my perspective on what it means to give of your time to others. I have learned how to serve my community and put...
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, and I furthered my knowledge in areas I enjoy like golf, skiing, and reading. It also made me realize how important...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained goal-setting and time management skills, as well as learned how to take initiative, become more service-oriented, made stronger community ties, gained a better awareness of community...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? There are not words to describe how much this program has given me. I feel like I have gained a sense of purpose for my life, now knowing how much I can impact my community by just being myself. I have...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? Participating in The Congressional Award has helped me grow in independence, responsibility, and self-confidence. Most importantly, I learned that I can rely on myself and take on leadership roles...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? Pursuing The Congressional Award has inspired me to keep working in my community and other communities around the globe. Helping different people and groups made me feel proud and happy. It was cool...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained a greater sense of what my community needs, and how I can step in and help them; a better sense of self discipline, by choosing goals and following through to accomplish them; more...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I feel like I've gained a stronger sense of responsibility. To participate in the Congressional Award, you really have to make an effort to get hours in each area done each month. That takes planning...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? Participating in The Congressional Award has helped me grow in ways I never expected. Through volunteer work with Cheyenne Frontier Days and the Cheyenne Youth Basketball League, I learned the value of...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I’ve gained valuable life skills such as goal setting, time management, leadership, and perseverance. Through my volunteer service, I developed a stronger sense of responsibility and empathy, and I...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I gained a lot of new perspectives. Volunteering helped me decide what I want to go to college for. Plus, my personal development hours with speech and debate helped me with my public speaking skills...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained confidence in myself, learning that I can do hard things in so many different ways! I have also gained greater empathy and understanding for others, realizing the world is a big place and...