Press release from Congressman Chuck Edwards:
Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced his office is accepting submissions for the 2023 Congressional Award for young Americans in North Carolina’s 11th district.
Applicants will be recognized for achieving challenging goals in areas of public service, personal development, physical fitness and extracurricular activities. This is a non-partisan, voluntary and non-competitive program, and successful participants can earn bronze, silver or gold awards.
Edwards said, “The Congressional Award is an opportunity for young folks across our district to attain the highest congressional honor for America’s youth by setting and achieving challenging goals. I look forward to seeing the talent of Western North Carolinians on display through experiences that will shape our future leaders.”
The Congressional Award can be earned by anyone who is 14-24 years old and willing to take the challenge regardless of one’s background, education or physical abilities.
Applications for the Congressional Award are now open. For information about the rules and requirements for the program, please visit my website at edwards.house.gov/congressionalaward.
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