For more than a decade, 18-year-old Harmonie Frederick has worked tirelessly to improve her community and make life just a little better for those less fortunate. Her work has caught the eyes of many while touching lives in South Carolina and across the country. The Congressional Award National Board of Directors recently informed her that she has earned their Gold Medal.
In a letter, Paxton K. Baker, Chairman of the Board wrote, “We commend your willingness to give of yourself to voluntarily help others in the community and your achievements in personal development, physical fitness, and expedition/ exploration.”
Her accomplishments in earning the Congressional Award will be recognized this summer
in the annual celebration of Gold Medalists. Frederick previously earned lower levels of the award, including the Bronze and Silver medals.
At an early age, Frederick was inspired to help others when she saw the outpouring of love and support her family received when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and her father with leukemia. She and her older brother Anthony spent many hours working lemonade stands in various locations to raise money for cancer awareness. She has also volunteered in retirement and healthcare homes for senior citizens, collected coats for children, and held summer cleanouts where she collected items for foster children.
Frederick has several college scholarship offers from the University of South Carolina, North Carolina State University, Hampton University, and the University of North Carolina, Charlotte.
The Gold Medal is Congress’ highest honor for youth, and Frederick will receive it at the Summer Congressional Olympics.
