NATIONAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

DB’s four-year servant leadership program for teens saw its highest number of Congressional Award Gold Medals awarded in FY2023: 15. When asked why they continued after receiving the required Bronze Medal, the nearly unanimous response was that they loved what they were doing and weren’t ready to stop.

Joy In Service

Among the 125 teens in seven NLC classes last year, eight others achieved Silver Medals and 20 earned Bronze Medals. Their work included nearly 900 community service hours, 15 published submissions to the CS Publishing Society, adventure trips to California and Alaska, and service trips to Costa Rica. In an increase over the previous year, 90% of teens reported having a better understanding of their relationship with God through the program.

NLC improved support for class leaders and mentors through training at the annual leader retreat and inclusion of mentors for new teens at the annual All Class Retreat.

WATCH | A current NLC teen interviews a graduating senior about how she earned the Congressional Gold Medal and why she chose to continue working toward it after achieving the required Bronze Medal.