The Congressional Award Gold Medal Week-Long Program is an event celebrating the achievement of this year’s Congressional Award Gold Medalists. The program will bring young leaders from across the United States to honor their commitment to community service and personal improvement. The highlights of the week will be the Gold Medal Award Ceremony on Capitol Hill and the Gold Medal Open House. Participants will meet with their Members of Congress and be able to learn more about the Federal Government.

Participants will be able to fully take in the Nation’s Capital with tours of the various Smithsonian Museums, the War and Presidential Memorials, the National Zoo and other exciting opportunities. In addition, the program will provide opportunities for Gold Medalists to connect with national organizations in Washington, D.C. that promote and support public and community service.

Who: Approved 2011 Gold Medalists

Where: Washington, D.C. with accommodations within the D.C. metro area

When: TBA

How Much: $350*

The Gold Medalists are responsible for the cost of transportation to and from Washington, D.C.
and to and from the planned lodging

Cost Includes: Majority of meals for the week, transportation around Washington, Lodging, Admission to ALL planned events

RSVP/Payment: The Congressional Award will contact Approved Gold Medalists who have completed their record book revisions by March 1, 2011.

*Financial Assistance is available. Please email with your name and contact information.