Loveland Student Received Congressional Gold Medal
Ellory Anne Bauersfeld was honored for her service at a ceremony held at the Loveland Civic Center.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Awards
Ellory Anne Bauersfeld received the Congressional Award Gold Medal for her commitment to youth excellence. Representative Lauren Boebert presented the honor to the Loveland resident at a ceremony held at the Loveland Civic Center.
Why it matters
The Congressional Award Gold Medal recognizes youth achievement in voluntary public service, personal development, and physical fitness. Recipients represent an elite group of young leaders who dedicate significant time to bettering their communities.
Bauersfeld logged over 400 service hours to qualify for the honor. She is one of 877 recipients nationwide this year, out of a group of four selected within Colorado.
The players
Ellory Anne Bauersfeld
She is a Loveland resident who was named Miss Loveland Valentine 2026 and previously earned a Boettcher scholarship.
Lauren Boebert
She is the United States Representative for Colorado who presided over the award presentation.
The details
To earn the award, recipients must set and achieve goals in voluntary public service, personal development, and physical fitness. Bauersfeld, who was also named Miss Loveland Valentine 2026, joins her sibling Egan Bauersfeld, who previously received the same medal in 2023.
Timeline
Egan Bauersfeld received a Congressional Award Gold Medal in 2023.
Ellory Anne Bauersfeld received her gold medal on September 29, 2026.
Roadmap
This ceremony marks the latest local implementation of the youth recognition standards established by the Congressional Award Act. The achievement highlights a national trend of youth civic engagement that remains highly valued in competitive scholarship and leadership programs.
Residents may see increased awareness of youth service programs as local students look to emulate Bauersfeld’s achievement. Families and students can begin evaluating personal development and service goals to participate in the Congressional Award program.
The takeaway
Recognizing youth service helps foster a culture of community involvement in the region. Students interested in similar honors should focus on balancing long-term goal setting across public service, fitness, and personal development.
Further reading
For more on community achievements, visit the Awards section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Loveland Reporter-Herald.
