Month and Hour Requirements
The Congressional Award requires youth to complete a set amount of hours in each program area, varying on the certificate or medal level being pursued. Youth work at their own pace and may begin at any level. Youth earn all previous Awards if they earn any higher levels. All hours are cumulative; hours do not reset to zero at each level.
No partial awards are given; youth must complete each of the four program area requirements for each level (i.e.- youth cannot, for example, earn a Bronze Medal in Personal Development and a Silver Medal in Physical Fitness).
Certificate Levels:
| Bronze | Silver | Gold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voluntary Public Service | 30 | 60 | 90 |
| Personal Development | 15 | 30 | 45 |
| Physical Fitness | 15 | 30 | 45 |
| Expedition/Exploration (Days) | One | Two | Three |
| Total Minimum Hours | 60 | 120 | 180 |
Medal Levels:
| Bronze | Silver | Gold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voluntary Public Service | 100 | 200 | 400 |
| Personal Development | 50 | 100 | 200 |
| Physical Fitness | 50 | 100 | 200 |
| Expedition/Exploration (Consecutive Nights) | One | Two | Four |
| Total Minimum Hours | 200 | 400 | 800 |
In addition to hour requirements, the Congressional Award also has set minimum month requirements. The month requirements are made to foster a lifestyle of service, rather than a short time of volunteerism. The Congressional Award is a marathon, not a sprint.
Certificate Levels:
| Bronze | No minimum |
| Silver | No minimum |
| Gold | 6 Months |
Medal Levels:
| Bronze | 7 Months |
| Silver | 12 Months |
| Gold | 24 Months |
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