Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. David Price (D-NC) met with the four Congressional Award Gold Medal winners from across North Carolina. The award winners were in Washington to receive their medals, which recognize a coordinated commitment to community service, personal development, and physical fitness.

"Despite the temptations of video games or Facebook, and the demands of their school work, these young people have made time – over 400 hours – to serve their communities and better themselves. They are role models not only for their peers but for every American."

Award winners from North Carolina's Fourth Congressional District were:

Michael Bojanski of Durham

William Lindsey of Durham

Neel Mandavilli of Cary

Rep. Price also met with North Carolina's fourth Congressional Award Gold Medal winner, Erin Mullen of Fayetteville.

Over 250 young people from across the country were honored at the event, which was held in the Caucus Room of the Cannon House Office Building. The Congressional Award Foundation was created by Congress in 1979 to recognize outstanding young Americans. Young people between the ages of 14 and 23 are eligible for the award.

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