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| The George Washington Honor Medal |
| Each year, Freedoms Foundation and its volunteer chapters seek to recognize exemplary civic achievements of citizens from all walks of life. |
| National honor recipients receive the George Washington Honor Medal medallion, while the Essay honor recipients receive the lapel medal and a United States Savings Bond. |
| The Foundation's National Awards are... |
| • Awarded to those who promote, through words or deeds, an understanding of responsible citizenship and its relationship to a free society |
| • Given in recognition of the civic achievements of Americans from all walks of life and the achievements of teachers, administrators of public, private and parochial schools in developing the interest, intellect and civic literacy of young students |
| • Designed as an incentive to encourage others to emulate the deeds of recipients from all across the nation |
| The George Washington Honor Medal, depicting George Washington in prayer, is a representation of the nine foot tall bronze statue of George Washington located on the campus of Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. The statue was created by the world-renowned sculpter, Donald DeLue. |
| Click here to access the brochure and nomination form for National Awards. |