The Congressional Award
The Award:
The Congressional Award is about challenge. It is a fun and interesting way for you to become more involved in something you already enjoy or try something for the first time. After you register to earn the Award, you set goals in four areas; Voluntary Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness and Expedition/Exploration. You must select an Advisor to help you set challenging but achievable goals and assist you in planning activities to reach those goals.
History :
Congress established the Congressional Award in 1979 to recognize initiative, service and achievement in young people. It began as a bipartisan effort in both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives. The original bill was sponsored by Senator Malcolm Wallop of Wyoming and the late Congressman James Howard of New Jersey. The enabling legislation (Public Law 96-114) established the Congressional Award as a private public partnership that receives all funding from the private sector. The bill was originally signed into law by President Jimmy Carter. Presidents Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bushhave signed
The Congressional Award is about challenge. It is a fun and interesting way for you to become more involved in something you already enjoy or try something for the first time. After you register to earn the Award, you set goals in four areas; Voluntary Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness and Expedition/Exploration. You must select an Advisor to help you set challenging but achievable goals and assist you in planning activities to reach those goals.
History
Congress established the Congressional Award in 1979 to recognize initiative, service and achievement in young people. It began as a bipartisan effort in both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives. The original bill was sponsored by Senator Malcolm Wallop of Wyoming and the late Congressman James Howard of New Jersey. The enabling legislation (Public Law 96-114) established the Congressional Award as a private public partnership that receives all funding from the private sector. The bill was originally signed into law by President Jimmy Carter. Presidents Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush
