SPRING 2017
CONGRESSIONAL STAFF BRIEFING

Please join us in the Capitol this Friday for a special congressional staff training/briefing. Our staff will present the state of the program, share best practices for your office's involvement, and provide you with a report of activity in your district.  All staffers are welcome to attend.

Friday, March 3, 2017
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Congressional Meeting Room North (CVC268)
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Please RSVP to National Director Erica Heyse at 6-0130 or heyse@congressionalaward.org.  
2017 GOLD MEDAL CEREMONY & EVENTS

Save the date! The annual Gold Medal Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 21st in the CVC Congressional Auditorium. Hundreds of youth from across the nation will spend the day in our nation's capital celebrating their achievement as a Congressional Award Gold Medalist, the highest honor Congress presents to a youth civilian. 

Members of the Senate and House are invited to attend the ceremony to present their constituents with this special honor. The Youth Wellness Dinner will also be held that evening, welcoming not only elected officials, but also celebrities, athletes, corporate sponsors, and partnering organizations. 

More information regarding the Gold Medal events will be sent this spring. See a complete list of approved Gold Medalists .
UPCOMING AWARD CEREMONIES
Pennsylvania Medalists rejoice with Rep. Brendan Boyle (PA13) at a statewide ceremony in 2016.

March 11 | New York Statewide
with special guest Rep. Joe Crowley (NY14)
Hunter College | New York, NY

April 1 | Florida's 18th District
with special guest Rep. Brian Mast (FL18)
Palm Beach State College | Palm Beach Gardens, FL

April 8 | Texas Statewide
with special guest Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX30)
Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX 

April 22 | North Carolina Statewide
with special guest Rep. Richard Hudson (NC08)
Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC

April 23 | Wyoming Statewide
Wyoming Congressional Delegation
Little America Hotel | Cheyenne, WY
RESOURCES 

Explore event and program highlights across the nation.

Learn more about promoting the program and recognizing young achievers in your district or state.

We've made informational resources about the program available in Spanish. Please use for promotion and clarification of guidelines.  

Our partners at the Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) have developed a resource to connect military families with the Congressional Award. 
 
Download the newly redesigned program book, the one-stop-shop for all program related questions.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS OF CONGRESS!

As we kick off the 115th session of Congress, we'd like to reaffirm our support to your office. Our national staff serves as a liaison to all 535 congressional offices in administering this valuable constituent service program.

Request a meeting, materials, or updates on the program in your district by contacting your program manager.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Follow our progress, engage with us, and connect your audience with the opportunity through social media.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

March 3 | Staff Briefing

March 22 | Leadership Reception

May 22 | Charity Poker

June 5 | Staff Briefing

June 21 | Gold Medal Ceremony & Youth Wellness Dinner

October 2 | Golf Classic

ROLL CALL

The results are in! Here's a look at the top performers in 2016.

MOST AWARDS EARNED
Robert Brady (PA01)
Brian Mast (FL18)
Ed Royce (CA39)
Mimi Walters (CA45)
Frank LoBiondo (NJ02)
Trent Kelly (MS01)
Brendan Boyle (PA13)
Mark DeSaulnier (CA11)
Carolyn Maloney (NY12)
Ann Wagner (MO02)

MOST REGISTRATIONS
Mimi Walters (CA45)
Ed Royce (CA39)
Brian Mast (FL18)
Jerrold Nadler (NY10)
Liz Cheney (WY00)
Robert Pittenger (NC09)
Jacky Rosen (NV03)
Ted Lieu (CA33)
*Mick Mulvaney (SC05)
Jason Chaffetz (UT03)

*office currently vacant
IN THE NEWS

Rep. Fred Upton (MI06)

IMPACT REPORT


Our participants make an impact in their communities every day. Take a look at the impressions they've made in the past year.
GOPRO CHALLENGE


Our friends at GoPro are making it possible for Congressional Award participants to uniquely capture their pursuit of the Award. See the first 50 finalists that have received cameras.
NATIONAL CONGRESSIONAL BOARD MEMBERS

Hon. Johnny Isakson
U.S. Senator

Hon. Joe Manchin
U.S. Senator

Hon. Debbie Dingell
U.S. Representative

Hon. Richard Hudson
U.S. Representative

THREE WAYS TO PROMOTE THE AWARD NOW
NEWSLETTER FEATURE
Write a press release or feature us in your weekly or monthly newsletter like Long's Short Report, Congressman Billy Long's OpEd.
ADD US TO YOUR WEBSITE
Our program fits nicely under your "youth opportunities" or "educational resource" pages. Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi has a prime example on her website.
PRESENT THE AWARD
Host a medalist at your district office, visit a school, or present the Award at a town hall meeting. A medal presentation is the strongest promotional tool.