Congressional Award 2010 Gold Medal Ceremony
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
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Congress recognizes the service of more than 250 young people with Congressional Award Gold Medal
The 2010 Gold Medal Ceremony was a smashing success June 23, as 142 youth made their way across the country to receive their Congressional Award Gold Medals on Capitol Hill. Including local ceremonies for those unable to attend the national event, a total of 252 young people earned Congress’ Highest Award for Youth. Set in the Cannon Caucus Room, the ceremony was alive with Members of Congress, Civic Leaders, Family and Friends— all to recognize the deserving youth.
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The Capitol Police Ceremonial Unit present the Colors
and lead the National Anthem
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Jessica Kumari and Steven Fabian of Channel One News served as the Masters of Ceremonies, Jessica hosting the morning ceremony and Steven hosting the afternoon.
In the morning ceremony, medalists from Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming were recognized by their respective Congressional Delegations.
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Deputy Secretary of Education Anthony Wilder Miller
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Samantha Breeding receives her Gold Medal from
Rep. Todd Tiahrt and Dr. Linda Mitchell.
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Senator John Barrasso and Representative Cynthia Lummis join
Senator Mike Enzi in congratulating Ellen Nye. |
Gabrielle Tan and John Hager take the podium. |
Several members of the Congressional Award Board of Directors joined in presenting the Congressional Award Gold Medal to the 2010 Gold Medalists, including Vice Chairwoman Dr. Linda Mitchell. Emphasizing the importance of service and learning, Deputy Secretary of Education Anthony Wilder Miller gave an inspiring keynote address.
Mr. John Hager of Utica, Ohio and Ms. Gabriel Tan of Johnstown, Ohio each gave their reflections on the Congressional Award program to close out the morning event.
During the afternoon ceremony, Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi recognized former Ole Miss football standout and current NFL Star Michael Oher for his commitment to our nation’s youth and volunteerism. Mr. Oher received the Horizon Award for his contributions.
Mrs. Helen Gannon, president of St. Louis Irish Arts, received the Inspiration Award for her exceptional work as a Congressional Award advisor. Her outstanding dedication and service in honoring the initiative, achievement and excellence of America’s youth has led many of her students at St. Louis Irish Arts to earn Congressional Award Gold Medals— including seven of Missouri’s ten medalists from the 2010 class of Gold Medalists.
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Michael Oher is presented with the Horizon Award
from Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker |
Helen Gannon, President of St. Louis Arts, receives the Inspiration Award from Missouri Representative Todd Akin |
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Nimol Mao proudly wears his Gold Medal
with Rep. Murphy and Dr. Mitchell. |
Medalists from California, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington were then recognized, and Ms. Jene’ Johnson of Buhl, Idaho gave the Gold Medalist perspective for the ceremony.
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Jene' Johnson poses with Vice-Chairwoman Dr. Linda Mitchell |
The 2010 Gold Medalists have contributed more than 100,000 hours of voluntary service in communities across the country through the Congressional Award program. The Annual Gold Medal Ceremony serves not only as a way of recognizing these deserving youth for their commitment to themselves, their communities and their country. The Gold Ceremony also serves as a reminder to each Member of Congress, each Advisor, each Validator, every person touched by these youth— volunteer public service at an early age grows a spirit of civic engagement and initiative that lasts a lifetime. The Leadership of Congress and the National Board of Directors for the Congressional Award, along with civic leaders, parents, family and friends, are proud of what each of our 2010 Gold Medalists have accomplished and look forward to seeing what these youth will do next.
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SUBMIT PHOTOS OF YOUR ACTIVITIES!!!
We are requesting that youth submit via email (Gold@CongressionalAward.org) pictures highlighting their activities in earning their Gold Medals for the 2010 Slideshow that will be shown during the week. Even if a participant is not able to make the event, we would love to highlight them. We need all submissions for the slideshow no later than June 15, 2010. Please email high resolution pictures to Gold@CongressionalAward.org!!!
Gold Medal Approved Medalist Documents
Below please find the general cermeony information and FAQ's relating to the Gold Medal Events. RSVP Forms were due by May 1, 2010. If you have not submitted an RSVP Form, please do so immediately (Gold@CongressionalAward.org). We will not be able to add any medalists to the Cermeony however.
General Ceremony Information
Frequently Asked Questions
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