Any young person, age 14-23, can earn the awards regardless of physical, mental of socioeconomic circumstance. How the Award is Earned Young people choose an adult to guide them through the program. They record challenging but achievable goals on a registration form. Once this form has been completed, submitted and approved, participants beginning work toward the Congressional award. There are no deadlines.
Participants work at their own pace.
They are guaranteed a Congressional Award as long as they complete the activities, required hours and goals which were provided when they registered. Once all goals are achieved, work is summarized on a recommendation form and submitted for verification. Afterward, a Congressional Award ceremony is scheduled. All participation requirements are detailed in the program materials, available from the National Office.