 Everyday provides the perfect opportunity to take a fresh look at our lives, our goals, and our choices. We all have 86,400 seconds in a day... but how do we choose to spend them? Are we giving back to others, to our communities, to our country? Are we making new friends and keeping the old? Are we investing in our health and physical well being so that we feel energized and able to do those things we want to do? Are we expanding our horizons and exploring new territory? I work personally with many young people who can answer yes to all these questions because they are actively involved in the Congressional Award Program. I see first hand the difference they make in their communities and in the lives of others.
Respectfully,
Dr. Linda Mitchell
Vice Chairwoman, National Board of Directors |
In earning his Congressional Award Gold Medal, Thomas Kazery of Mississippi explored a variety of ways to give back to his community. Thomas was able to use his talents to serve others in working towards his Voluntary Public Service. He volunteered at many places but found one of the most rewarding to be the nursing home where he played his violin for the residents. “It cheers them up and gives them something to smile about”. 
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Opportunities are available for past Congressional Award Gold Medalists to apply for semester internship positions at the Congressional Award National Office in Washington, DC. The intern will work with Program Managers to promote the Congressional Award to Members of Congress, youth organizations, schools, Congressional Award Advisors and state/local media. He/she will assist in program operations and events throughout the semester. The intern must be an innovative thinker and team player. An effective candidate will have excellent writing and interpersonal skills. Please submit a letter of interest with resume and writing sample to the National Office, attention: 
