What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? The Congressional Award has given me a different outlook on life, focusing on what I can give, rather than what I can get. I learned that because I am fortunate to have the opportunity to help others,...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? The Congressional Award opened up many new opportunities for me, like being able to volunteer at a hospital. I met people and had experiences I would have never had if this program did not push me to...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained a broader vision of what serving my community truly is. By being involved in this program, I have been able to provide assistance to many different people, and truly help my community to...
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, and I furthered my knowledge in areas I enjoy like golf, skiing, and reading. It also made me realize how important...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? There are not words to describe how much this program has given me. I feel like I have gained a sense of purpose for my life, now knowing how much I can impact my community by just being myself. I have...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? Things I have gained by participating in The Congressional Award are all sorts of time management skills, how to approach situations, how to get more involved in my community, how to become a better...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained the valuable skills of time management, hard work, and planning. Working to obtain the Congressional Award has also improved my character by making me more patient and selfless.
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? By participating in The Congressional Award, I learned that I can push my body further than I ever thought was possible. The Congressional Award has taught me how to persevere, whether it be dealing...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained a greater sense of what my community needs, and how I can step in and help them; a better sense of self discipline, by choosing goals and following through to accomplish them; more...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? It’s more than just earning a medal; it’s about personal growth and discovering my potential. I set challenging goals, like volunteering and learning new skills, which helped me build confidence and...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I learned the importance of serving others in my community how you have to physically work for goals, and more about myself while participating in The Congressional Award.
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I gained a lot of new perspectives. Volunteering helped me decide what I want to go to college for. Plus, my personal development hours with speech and debate helped me with my public speaking skills...