Gold Medal Ceremony | Social Media Guide. 1 | Page. SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDE. Help us recognize your inspiring journey to the
SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDE Help us recognize your inspiring journey to the Gold Medal by joining the conversation on social media. Here are some helpful tips to share your achievement with audiences near and far.
The Hashtag: #gold2016 Use #GOLD2016 for every post related to the Gold Medal Ceremony & Events. Feel free to also use #EarnedIt and #MyAwardJourney.
A Snapshot of Your Achievement
325 Gold Medalists nationwide; largest ever class since program's birth in 1979 35 state & territories represented 153,237 hours of voluntary public service; an average of 464 hours per Medalist 145,728 hours of personal development activities 130,332 hours of physical fitness 1,650 expedition/exploration overnights 1/3 of the Medalists partnered with youth organizations like 4-H, Scouts, Habitat for Humanity to earn the award
Talking Points
Let your Member of Congress know of your accomplishment. Tag or mention them letting them know you’re headed to D.C. Find their office when you’re in town. Live tweet quotes/stats/take-a-ways from the ceremony and dinner Share your Congressional Award story or list your favorite part of earning the award with a photo of you in action. Tag organizations and people that were a part of your journey. Interact and network with other Medalists (both in person and through social channels). Show off your Medal, t-shirt, or signage with an artistic Instagram post or selfie. D.C. has a lot to offer. Explore the town and share your discoveries.
