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 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? This program helped me grow as a person and leader, showing me that I can accomplish my goals when I stay persistent and committed. I have gained confidence, as well as independence. Working toward my...
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 always struggled with feeling like I could be independent and do something without my parents’ help. This was a great chance for me to learn how to take charge and make my own choices. I have...
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 gained so much—from continuing to better my physical health, to my ability to help others, to the demands and responsibility of having my first job. Being able to serve the community any place...
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 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? I learned lifelong skills through all the different types of volunteering that I did, including how important it is for community events and organizations to have the help of volunteers. I have learned...
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...