Our mission is to encourage Wyoming youth to a lifetime of community engagement by recognizing their initiative, achievement, and service. The Congressional Award was introduced by Wyoming Senator Malcolm Wallop and New Jersey Congressman James Howard, established by the 96th Congress of the United States of America on November 16, 1979 by Public Law 96-114, and signed into law by President Jimmy Carter. It operates as a private-public partnership and receives all funding from the private sector. The program is open to all, regardless of grades, current abilities, physical disability, race, religion, or socio-economic status. The only requirement is a willingness to commit to the four program components.
