What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? It has been a very rewarding experience and encouraged me to help in the community, especially with the care and adoption of animals. I have learned that I want to be a veterinarian and to give back to...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have learned the importance of challenging myself and finishing what I started. I have enjoyed the challenge of completing activities that I wouldn’t normally have done if not for The Congressional...
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'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? 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 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...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? A sense of community in Cheyenne and feeling well rounded as a young individual headed towards adulthood. I now understand the great feeling you receive when you volunteer for a cause you care about,...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? Participating in The Congressional Award has been a great way of enrichment, as I am growing to become a better leader and contributor to society. I am grateful for an organization that has allowed...
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...
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...
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? 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...