In 2002, Jehan Carter received the Gold Congressional Medal for over 400 hours of community service amongst other hours she completed in Personal Development, Physical Fitness and Expedition and Exploration.  She earned the silver and bronze medal in years prior.

Read here the Washington Times article where royalty honored her: 

Read more about her work with the Congressional Award here:  http://congress.hostcentric.com/congress/oldsite/youth/youth_others.htm