Rick Allen

Congressman Allen Presents Washington County Students with Congressional Award Gold Medal | U.S. Representative Rick W. Allen Press Releases Congressman Allen Presents Washington County Students with Congressional Award Gold Medal Share on Facebook Share on X Print this Page Share by Email Sandersville, GA, August 25, 2026 Yesterday, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) visited Brentwood School in Sandersville, Georgia to present three 12th District students with the Congressional Award, the highest honor Congress presents to America's youth. Congress established the Congressional Award in 1979 to recognize initiative, service, and achievement in young people. The Congressional Award provides a structure for young Americans to learn the value of service, personal development, fitness, and citizenship through character forming experiences that shape tomorrow’s leaders and our country’s future. During the event at Brentwood, Congressman Allen recognized Georgia-12 students Kessler Ann Bibb, McFerrin Dean Bibb, and Mary Thomas Smith (not in attendance, now attending the University of Georgia). Following yesterday's presentation, Congressman Allen issued the statement below: "Kessler, McFerrin, and Mary Thomas exemplify everything it means to be a young leader. The Congressional Award is the highest honor Congress presents to America's youth, and these students were among only 19 young Georgians who were recognized in the 2026 Gold Medal Class," said Congressman Allen. "Kessler, McFerrin, and Mary Thomas set out on this journey nearly three years ago, completing hundreds of hours of voluntary service, personal development, and physical fitness on their way to receiving this distinguished award. It was an honor to join the students and their families for this special recognition. I am confident that each of them will continue to shine bright in the future." A live stream of yesterday's event can be viewed on Brentwood School's Facebook page HERE . Additional photos can be viewed HERE . Stay Connected Enter your email address to get the latest updates straight to your inbox. Stay Connected Use the form below to sign up for my newsletter and get the latest news and updates directly to your inbox. Facebook X Instagram Youtube Office Locations Washington, DC Office 462 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-2823 Fax: (202) 225-3377 Augusta District Office 2743 Perimeter Parkway Building 200, Suite 105 Augusta, GA 30909 Phone: (706) 228-1980 Fax: (706) 228-1954 Dublin District Office 100 S. Church Street Dublin, GA 31021 Phone: (478) 291-6324 Fax: (706) 228-1954 Statesboro District Office 50 E. Main Street Statesboro, GA 30458 Phone: (912) 243-9452 Fax: (912) 243-9453 Vidalia Satellite Office 107 Old Airport Rd, Suite A Vidalia, GA 304 74 Phone: (912) 243-9452 Fax: (912) 243-9453