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 gained being a better person physically, emotionally, mentally, and financially.
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’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 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? 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 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? I was able to volunteer, meet people, and have experiences I would have never experienced if this program did not push me to do so. I learned new skills, like crocheting and cooking. Crocheting is like...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained a broader vision of what serving my community truly is and helped my community to be better as a whole. I have also learned discipline, to be organized, and to challenge myself in...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained new learning skills and also new life skills through the efforts of helping others through my volunteer service. I’ve learned valuable ways to help not only improve myself but also my...
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...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I learned so many new things, like ways to keep myself organized and new social skills. I also met lots of people who will better me in the future. I’m very glad I decided to participate because I felt...