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Riley Grey Smith Mallon has earned the Congressional Award Gold Medal. Riley (Dunkirk High School Class of 2025) is the son of Dr. Cynthia Smith and Mr. Craig Mallon of Dunkirk, New York. Riley is the grandson of Diana Smith and the late Earl E. Smith, both of East Liverpool. He is the nephew of Don and Marilyn Smith, also of East Liverpool. Riley is a sophomore at the Rochester Institute of Technology, majoring in Pre-Law/History with Minors in Mechanical Engineering and Finance and an Artificial Intelligence in Society Immersion.
The Congressional Gold Medal Award is Congress' highest award honoring America's youth. Participants are required to complete and document at least 400 hours of voluntary community service, 200 hours for personal development, and 200 hours toward physical fitness. The program also requires participants to plan and execute an expedition or exploration. A minimum of 24 months of program activity is required to earn the Gold Medal Award.
Riley will receive the Congressional Award Gold Medal at the annual celebration of Gold Medalists in Washington, D.C. in the summer of 2027. This three-day event, known as the Gold Medal Summit, celebrates achievements and provides opportunities for leadership development, networking, and engagement with Members of Congress.