What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained understanding in how to be of service to the community around me, and I have learned I can accomplish big things when I set my mind to it and put in the work.
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained valuable skills in public speaking, adaptability, and food preparation, while also increasing my knowledge of my community. I especially enjoyed opportunities to work with children,...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? The Congressional Award program is an opportunity to experience new practices and ideas, and to gain new ways of thinking and doing. Between all 4 categories,The Congressional Award program has taught...
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? 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? 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? 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? 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 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...
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...
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...
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...