Burns High School junior receives Congressional Award

Burns High School junior Grace Steenbergen earned a Congressional award and received her "Gold" medal at a recent awards ceremony.

U.S. Senator John Barrasso M.D., U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis and Congresswoman Liz Cheney recognized 47 outstanding Wyoming youth for earning bronze, silver and gold Congressional Awards. The medal ceremony was held at the Cheyenne Civic Center on April 18, 2021.

The Congressional Award is the highest honor bestowed upon a youth civilian through the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. It is open to ALL youth ages 13 ½ - 24, regardless of ability or...