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The Congressional Award

The Congressional Award Foundation is a public-private partnership created by Congress to promote and recognize service, initiative and achievement in America's youth. Eligible individuals, ages 14 to 23, earn may earn a Congressional Award by setting and achieving challenging goals in the four program areas: Voluntary Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness and Expedition/Exploration.

Participants earn Bronze, Silver and Gold Congressional Award Certificates and Bronze, Silver and Gold Congressional Award Medals. Gold Medals are presented at an annual ceremony in June in Washington, D.C.

 

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Cris Plunkett, a 2019 Congressional Award Gold Medalist from San Francisco, takes a photo on the Speaker's Balcony after accepting his award for contributing over 200 hours of voluntary public service in our community.