WASHINGTON – Last week, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-Ind.-09) bestowed the Congressional Award to Sophia Voiles, a Scottsburg High School senior. It is presented to a youth civilian through the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
“There is no higher honor than the Congressional Award for our young people, and the ninth district is proud to be home to silver and bronze medal recipient, Sophia Voiles, from Scottsburg. These awards are earned, not given. Sophia has displayed the ability to set and achieve her own personal goals while preparing for future service to others,” said Rep. Houchin.
The Congressional Award provides opportunities for young people to unleash their potential by achieving personal goals focused on volunteerism, personal development, physical fitness, and expedition and exploration.
To achieve her public service goal, Sophia is a voting board member of the Scott County Youth Grant-Making Council (YGC) with the Scott County Community Foundation. She was also the manager and assistant coach of the newly formed Boys’ volleyball team at Scottsburg High School. For personal development, Sophia works as a barista at a small business in her community. For physical fitness, she is plays on her varsity volleyball team. Sophia completed a research paper on different aspects of Japan and Japanese culture for her expedition goal.
