THE CONGRESSIONAL AWARD

http://www.isu.edu/~nickcrai/congressional_award/  

The Congressional Award is recognition for young people involved in volunteer service, and excellent for listing on college recommendations and resumes. 

Plan ahead—all previous work does NOT count; applicants must have an advisor prior to commencing activities.   The website contains many examples of how to approach meeting the criteria.  Awards are given in two categories and of three levels each.  Requirements are listed in the following table.   

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Area

Type of Award

Certificate hours:

Medal hours:

Volunteer Public Service

Bronze - 30
Silver - 60
Gold – 90

Bronze - 100
Silver - 200
Gold – 400
Physical Fitness


Bronze -15
Silver - 30
Gold - 45

Bronze - 50
Silver - 100
Gold – 200

Personal Development

Bronze - 15
Silver - 30
Gold - 45

Bronze - 50
Silver - 100
Gold – 200

Expedition/Exploration

Bronze - A one-day venture activity

 Silver - A two-day venture activity

 Gold - A three-day venture activity

Bronze - At least 10 hours of venture activity, including one overnight in a shelter or tent

 Silver - At least 20 hours of venture activity, including two nights in a shelter or tent

 Gold - At least 40 hours of venture activity, including four nights in a shelter or tent