"I make every attempt to showcase star qualities in a variety of ways." (M. Marion)
While nobody is great at everything, everybody can be great at something. I believe that doing one's very best is a attribute that can take she or he very far. In fact, it just might be one of the top three characteristic a person must have next to integrity and ambition. Below are just a few examples of how my hard work and perseverance has paid off!
A Girl's Gift, Inc. 2011 Entrepreneurial Award
My efforts as an entrepreneur were cultivated and recognized by the Indianapolis Chapter of the non-profit organization A Girl's Gift, Inc. The "Girls Gift Summer Program" is a series of seminars for Girls in 5th through 8th grades (or ages 10-14). The program culminates with an awards ceremony that honors their talents, achievements, newfound goals, and completion of the program. I was a 2011 The Girls Girl’s Gift Entrepreneurial Institute and Business Plan competition winner. Each seminar targets one of our specific purpose areas: A Girl’s Gift of Entrepreneurship – A Girl’s Gift of Education - A Girl’s Gift of Mentorship, and - A Girl’s Gift of Community Service.
Fit for LIFE Achiever Award
The Saturday Evening Post Society, Inc. was established in 1976 in an effort to honor, preserve, and share its historical legacy of promoting the arts and literature, while inspiring and empowering individuals to embrace a proactive approach to physical, mental, and spiritual health. The Children’s Better Health Institute’s Forever-Fit Summer Camp is committed to improving the health and well-being of children. I was recognized for high achievement as one of the campers who for consecutive years have epitomized the Forever Fit Camp philosophy: to develop positive feelings of my self-worth and inner-strength, to learn to interact with others, to respect others rights and feelings, to discover ways to make healthier life-long decisions, to build up self-reliance and healthy independence, and to grow toward physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual maturity
2013 Rev. Mozel Sanders Empowerment Scholarship
Rev. Mozel Sanders foundation takes the time every Thanksgiving holiday to recognize youth 13 -18 years old who have demonstrated noteworthy leadership qualities. I was chosen as one of the two scholarship winners in the junior high category. It was an honor to be a recipient of an award named after one of the most notable community leaders in the greater-Indianapolis area Rev. Roosevelt Sanders. The Scholarship is a continuation of the rich tradition of urban empowerment established by the Rev. Mozel Sanders. Their goal is to inspire students to realize their potential and achieve their dreams; to empower students to believe and succeed beyond their circumstance and be responsible for their future.
2011 Indianapolis Professional Association Youth Award
IPA Celebrates individuals and organizations that empower youth. The Youth Empowerment breakfast is an annual recognition and celebration of youth held in December. Its primary purpose is to recognize local organizations, groups, program/initiatives, and individual who are providing needed services within the greater Indianapolis community. It also recognizes outstanding youth who have made noteworthy personal accompolishments against the odds or have performed outstanding community services. I was honored to be one of the youths recognized for Mack-a-Doo's Productions.