The Congressional Award Gold Nation Experience 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 Special Event.

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 Kennedy Center 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 2012 Gold Medalists

Where:Washington, D.C.

When: Saturday, June 16 - Thursday, June 21, 2012

How Much: $400*

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, D.C., lodging, admission to ALL planned events.

RSVP: If you are applying for the 2012 Ceremony and are interested in attending Gold Nation, please email us before March 15, 2012. Once you are approved for the Gold Medal, we will send you the RSVP forms. Please do not send payment without receiving the RSVP Information via email (this guarantees you are on our list). If you missed this deadline, we can add you to our wait list.

Payment: Payment and RSVP materials for Gold Nation should be postmarked by April 10, 2012.

*The Congressional Award automatically subsidizes a majority of the cost per participant for the Gold Nation Experience. Financial assistance may however be available for students that qualify for the Free/Reduced Meal Program, as set by the USDA. Please send an email with your name and contact information if you would like to begin the financial assitance application process.