gress honored 478 youth from across America with The Congressional Award Gold Medal in the program’s first-ever entirely virtual Gold Medal Ceremony. Sam Siminou, Beverly Hills native and high school student at Windward School was among the recipients. The award is Congress’ highest honor for civilian youth, and Siminou received the award in the program’s first-ever virtual Gold Medal Ceremony. This medal honors youth for their commitment to voluntary public service, personal development and physical fitness.
“Working towards the Gold Congressional Medal caused me to hold myself accountable for constantly progressing and improving,” Siminou said. “The public service I completed, physical fitness and personal development, and the expedition all include lifelong memories I plan on sharing with my children one day.”
