Congressional Award Gold Medal To Be Rewcieved By Fairfax Co. Teen

Young students nationwide who have achieved extraordinary things are set to be honored by Congress later this month. And a Fairfax County, Virginia, the teen is among them. The Congressional Award Gold Medal, which is Congress’ highest honor for young Americans, is given out annually, and about 500 students will receive one this year. Established by Congress as a public-private partnership in 1979, the program encourages and recognizes initiative, service, and achievement in youth. According to wtop.com, "To earn the award, participants must log at least 400 hours of voluntary public service, 200 hours of personal development, 200 hours of physical fitness and a five-day expedition. As part of her personal development, Tinsley published a book called “This is What an Engineer Looks Like” when she was just 15-years-old. And Tinsley became one of the youngest volunteers at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center." As per wtop.com, "As a high school student, Tinsley completed her physical fitness requirement largely by participating in track and field. During the pandemic, the five-day expedition requirement was modified because of travel restrictions. Instead of physically traveling, Tinsley wrote a 10-page paper researching the country of Panama. Tinsley, a graduate of Westfield High School, will attend the University of Southern California in the fall, focusing her studies on arts, technology and business innovation. The virtual awards ceremony is set for July 30."

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Maryam N. is a Senior Writer at Nesbitt Realty. She is an expert on Fairfax County. Maryam has also worked previously as a geologist. She is a foodie and enjoys cooking and exploring new restaurants.