What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have learned the importance of perseverance and dedication, and I now understand that I can make a substantial difference in my community with just a few hours of free time a week, combined with a...
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 how to be organized, as I had to organize my hours for each goal, and I had to organize my virtual trip and all of the activities within it. I also learned leadership, as I got to take part in...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? Through the time and effort I spent to reach my goals, I gained a deeper sense of belonging within my community, and a self respect I never had before.
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? Overall, The Congressional Award program has allowed me to not just improve myself but to also improve the community that I live in. I have learned so many valuable skills by being committed to my...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I’ve learned how much time some things truly require and by doing so, my time management skills have gotten better. I’ve seen how much effort gets put into events for the community, such as the Summer...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained an overall sense of the importance of giving back to my community. I know that what I have learned from volunteering will not end today, but will continue for all the years of my life. I...
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...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I learned so many new things, like new social skills and ways to keep myself organized, and I 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? 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’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...