August 2, 2022 (Frankfort, KY) — The Congressional Award Foundation held its first in-person statewide ceremony since the beginning of the pandemic at the State Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky. The ceremony, hosted by Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03), recognized 62 participants who have earned Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals over the course of the past four years.
The ceremony recognized 29 Bronze Medalists, 5 Silver Medalists, and 28 Gold Medalists for their achievements in goal setting across four program areas: Voluntary Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness, and Expedition/Exploration.
Congressman Yarmuth, who represents Kentucky’s 3rd Congressional District, presented the honorees in attendance with their medals and remarked on the positive example they have set for their peers, “These remarkable young people have dedicated their time to helping others, to improving their communities, and making life better for those around them. This year’s medalists are a shining example of why The Congressional Award was created and of the power of public service. Our Commonwealth congratulates them on this honor, and thanks them for stepping up to be the leaders of the future.”
The Congressional Award’s National Director Erica Heyse kicked off the event with accolades for the awardees, “No one is chosen for this award – rather, it is earned, by each one of these young people”, as well as commending the mentors, family members, and friends of the program in attendance for their support. The program relies on adult volunteers who guide students through goalsetting in four program areas: Voluntary Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness, and Expedition/Exploration.
About The Congressional Award Foundation
The Congressional Award is the United States Congress’ only charity and the highest honor bestowed upon a youth civilian through the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Established by Congress as a public-private partnership in 1979 under Public Law 96-114, the program recognizes initiative, service, and achievement in youth ages 13 ½ – 23. To learn more about The Congressional Award please visit www.congressionalward.org.
Bronze Medalists:
Sahar Bayat, Louisville
Delaney Boone, Shelbyville
Kendall Church, Buckner
Markierra Dixon, Lexington
Tara Eling, Mount Sterling
Alex Englund, Louisville
Dennis Gabriel, Louisville
Israel Garnelo, Lexington
Nicholas Grimard, Versailles
Amber Hannah, Paducah
Sydney Hardin, Lexington
Cecilia Hemingway, Owensboro
Jens Isenhart, Goshen
Lelia Jordan, Louisville
Brandon Kennedy, Versailles
Kara Lewis, Morehead
Nora Mattingly, Louisville
Myla McAlpin, Crestwood
Jose Mims, Louisville
Heaven Motylinski, Ashland
Courtney Shader, Elizabethtown
Chara Stovall, Lexington
Caleb Thompson, Catlettsburg
Clayton Wallace, Bowling Green
Evan Wamplen, Lexington
Joshua Watkins, Benton
Kailen Williams, Crestwood
Madeline Williams, Richmond
Katelyn Wo, Louisville
Silver Medalists:
Charlotte Blevins, London
Brandon Clark, Louisville
Kayla Macisaac, Bowling Green
Jon Moore, Somerset
Zackary Owens, Vanceburg
Gold Medalists:
Kalea Alexander, Louisville
Tierra Beard, Louisville
Harrison Bratton, Shelbyville
Callie Denton, Louisville
Cammeron Durham, Finchville
Madelyn Faughn, Paducah
Benjamin Ferguson, Simpsonville
Natalie Ferguson, Simpsonville
Lucas Fortwengler, Louisville
Demetrius Gunn, Louisville
Emma Keeling, Louisville
Clarissa Miller, Hopkinsville
Quinn Miller, Hopkinsville
Emily Mullikin, Owensboro
Andrew Nichols, Edgewood
Everett Parkern, Richmond
Austin Reed, Buckner
Madalin Roach, Shelbyville
Brooklyn Roller, Coxs Creek
Nathanael Sangster, Simpsonville
Alex Satterwhite, Shelbyville
Alderic (Deric) Senecal, Simpsonville
Jada Smith, Louisville
McKenna Sun, Lexington
Sydney Sun, Lexington
Noelle Thompson, Simpsonville
Chloe Rae Yates, Prospect
Olivia Claire Yates, Prospect