What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I feel as though participating in Congressional Awards has prepared me well for college. I have had to interact and work with all sorts of different people, as well as approach difficult situations....
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? This program has opened my eyes to the opportunities to volunteer in the community and the joy that comes from it. Because of this program, I will continue to actively involved in my community for I the...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? While the enjoyable activities and excursions tied to golf, physical fitness, and solo exploration were undoubtedly fun, the most important lessons and feeling of fulfillment came from the countless...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I now better understand my role in my community and how I can strengthen it.
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? Participating in the Congressional Award program has enabled me to develop a strong sense of community engagement and personal growth through voluntary service, personal development, and personal...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? Participating in the Congressional Award has given me a greater sense of purpose and personal growth. It has motivated me to be more diligent about volunteering in community service projects and...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? Participating in the Congressional Award has taught me that no matter what, I can always be better and achieve more. I have so much more potential than I realize and can help others along my development...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? While participating in the Congressional Award, I have gained a sense of personal confidence and determination to improve myself and my community. I have gained life skills and pushed myself further...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained a newfound ability and respect of discipline, dedication, persistence, and reliability that I will be able to carry forward with me into my future endeavors.
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I learned to spend more time in the community. I used to have tons of spare time that I didn’t use effectively. Through the Congressional Award, I learned to use my time to improve myself and help...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have learned that by setting goals, I am held accountable and that makes me more driven to achieve my goals. I also learned that support from my family was critical in meeting my goals and discovering...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have learned to set goals, set a time period and have a plan to meet my goals. Also there are many areas in community that need support and volunteers. I now pull weeds at the food bank garden along...