What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I learned how to be consistent and stick with my goals. This helped me learn perseverance because even when I did not feel like working towards my goal, I did anyway, and it paid off. I also gained...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have learned the value of persistence, how to manage my time well, and been immersed in the beautiful nature of Vedauwoo, alongside learning how to function and excel on my own.
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I learned how to participate in my community and help the youth of my community. I furthered my knowledge in areas I enjoy like golf, skiing, and reading. This makes me realize how important...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I was able to volunteer, meet people, and have experiences I would have never experienced if this program did not push me to do so. I learned new skills, like crocheting and cooking. Crocheting is like...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained a broader vision of what serving my community truly is and helped my community to be better as a whole. I have also learned discipline, to be organized, and to challenge myself in...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained new learning skills and also new life skills through the efforts of helping others through my volunteer service. I’ve learned valuable ways to help not only improve myself but also my...
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? 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? 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? 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? 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 gotten more into the outdoors through the expedition. I have improved my overall physical fitness. I also have helped participate in multiple community events which have helped open my...