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Award Program The Congressional Award Program is a public private partnership created by the U.S. Congress to promote and recognize achievement, initiative and service in high school students. The Congressional Award provides a unique opportunity for young people to set and achieve personally challenging goals that build character and foster community service, personal development and citizenship. To earn a Congressional Award, participants set and achieve goals in four areas: ·
Voluntary Public Service Medals or certificates in bronze, silver or gold can be earned by individuals enrolled in the program. Because goals are set and based on individual interest, all young people are equally able to earn the Congressional Award. Further descriptions of the four program areas include: · Voluntary
Public Service-providing volunteer public service to others and to the
community. The hours dedicated to earning an award at one level are carried with the student to the next level. Along the way to the Gold Medal, the student will earn a Bronze, Silver and Gold Certificate and a Bronze and Silver Medal. Adult volunteers play a very important role in The Congressional Award program. Adults advise participants on an individual basis, helping them set challenging, but achievable goals. Adults also validate participant’s activities in the four areas. This is a wonderful productive approach to getting young people involved in service to their community and, at the same time, following a plan for their own personal growth and development. |
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