Anderson receives congressional medal

FaithHoney Anderson of Devils Tower was one of 478 youth across the nation to receive the Congressional Award Gold Medal in 2020. To earn this award, she completed over 400 volunteer public service hours, over 200 hours for personal development, over 200 hours of physical fitness and planned a five-day expedition.

Wyoming had 92 youth earn bronze, silver or gold medals with 38 gold medalists. These youth represented more than 19 communities across the state.

The Congressional Award was established in 1979 to “recognize initiative, service and achievement in young people.” It is non-p...