U.S. Rep. Mike Turner, R-Dayton, will present Congressional Medal awards to students from the Dayton area during a press conference this morning.
The event will take place at 10:30 a.m. at Turner’s District Office, 120 W. 3rd Street.
The Congressional Award Foundation is a public-private partnership created by Congress to promote and recognize service, initiative and achievement in America’s youth, according to a release.
Participants, ages 14 to 23, earn the award by setting and achieving challenging goals in the four program areas: Voluntary Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness and Expedition/Exploration.
Participants follow guidelines established in the Congressional Award Act. Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate recognize their constituents who earn the Congressional Award Bronze and Silver Medals at local, citywide or statewide ceremonies or presentations.
Gold Medals are presented at an annual ceremony in June in Washington, D.C. The National Office serves as a liaison between the medalists and congressional offices.
The students who will be receiving the award are:
- Micah Karr, Gold Medalist, Beavercreek
- Morgan Karr, Gold Medalist, Beavercreek
- Hannah Addington, Silver Medalist, Miamisburg
- Brian Stephenson, Bronze Medalist, Dayton
- Pooja Shirahatti, Bronze Medalist, Beavercreek
- Vidushi Tripathi, Silver Medalist, Dayton
- Arihant Chordia, Bronze Medalist, Dayton
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