congressional award pitch
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The Congressional AwardRepresenting the Best of America’s Youth
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Recognizing young Americans’ commitment to themselves and their communities.
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Four Program AreasEach recipient must set and achieve goals in:
Voluntary Public Service
Individual or Community Service
Personal Development
Further personal interests, social or employment skills
Physical Fitness
Improve quality of life through fitness activities
Expedition/Exploration
Outdoor, wilderness or venture either historical, cultural or environmental
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Sample Activities
What others have done
4-H
American Legion
Baseball/Basketball
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Camping/Canoeing
Circle K
Habitat for Humanity
Junior Achievement
Junior
Achievement
Red Cross
Police Auxiliary
Running
Sewing
Tutoring
Hospital Volunteer
Girl/Boy Scouts
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How it works
Step 1
RegisterRegistration starts at 13 ½ years of ageSet goals in all four areasSelect an adult advisor who will assist in reaching these goals
Step 2
Record HoursBegin recording hours in program Record BookMust be hours accumulated after registrationMust achieve goals before 24th birthday
Step 3
Earn AwardSix levels based upon hours given:Bronze, Silver or Gold CertificateBronze, Silver or Gold Medal
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Table of HoursCertificate Level
Bronze 30 hours Voluntary Public Service
15 hours Personal Development
15 hours Physical Fitness
One-day Expedition/Exploration
Silver 60 hours Voluntary Public Service
30 hours Personal Development
30 hours Physical Fitness
Two-day Expedition/Exploration
Gold 90 hours Voluntary Public Service
45 hours Personal Development
45 hours Physical Fitness
Three-day Expedition/Exploration
Medal Level
Bronze 100 hours Voluntary Public Service
50 hours Personal Development
50 hours Physical Fitness
One-overnight Expedition/Exploration
Silver 200 hours Voluntary Public Service
100 hours Personal Development
100 hours Physical Fitness
Two-overnight Expedition/Exploration
Gold 400 hours Voluntary Public Service
200 hours Personal Development
200 hours Physical Fitness
Four-overnight Expedition/Exploration
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Former Recipients
Chelsea SmithThe Congressional Award
is all about bettering yourself and giving back
to your community.
Supreet ShahIt provides a positive
experience for the young recipients it recognizes.
Casey RiggsIt allows Members of
Congress to develop and reinforce democratic
values and ideals within their districts.
Michael YounIt is a public/private
partnership. It raises its own funds through
donations and is the most cost-effective program
available.
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Hidden Benefit
91% of teens make new friends in leadership programs
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Questions?
More Information
http://congressionalaward.org/
Registration
http://congressionalaward.org/program/register-now/register-online/
FAQ
http://congressionalaward.org/program/how-it-works/f-a-q/