I see all of the honors and awards I receive as acknowledgments of everyone who has ever supported or contributed to my fundraiser and my outreach in any way. Recognition always feels good, but more importantly, it inspires me to keep working and helps others hear about St. Jude and about the importance of youth in philanthropy! Thank you to everyone who has been a part of my journey!
•Jefferson Award/Multiplying Good 2023. “Multiplying Good partners with news outlets across the nation to elevate, honor, and celebrate local unsung heroes.”
•Daily Points of Light Award 2022. “Honoring Individuals who Change the World.”
•The Diana Award 2021. “Established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, The Diana Award is the most prestigious accolade a young person aged 9-25 years can receive for their social action or humanitarian work.”
•People’s Teens Changing the World 2021. One of 10 teens nationwide designated by People and one of 2 featured on People TV! Being included with the other teens in this group feels amazing, and I’m honored and inspired to be considered along with them!
•Points of Light 2021 Inspiration Honor Roll. Nominated and selected for “acts of service, kindness and civic engagement by individuals who create change in communities around the world.”
•North Bay Leadership Council 2021 Youth Power Speech Competition. Winner of $5,000 scholarship and will be the Keynote Speaker at December 2021 North Bay Leadership Awards event.
•Invisalign Changemakers Award 2021. 1 of 100 teens nationwide to earn a $5,000 scholarship for contributions as a changemaker.
•Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes Honoree. September 2020. It’s such an honor to be among the awardees of this special prize in honor of Gloria Barron, a hero, herself!
•Diller Teen Award. I'm especially honored and grateful to be part of the incredible Diller Award community and look forward to continuing my work with their guidance and encouragement! June 2020.
•Prudential Spirit of Community California State Honoree. Due to COVID, I didn’t get to go to Washington DC with the 101 other state honorees from around the country, and there was no national honoree this year, but big thanks to Prudential for donating $2,500 to St. Jude in my honor! February 2020.
•Carson Scholar Award I was honored for academic excellence and community service commitment and dedication. January 2020, 2021, 2022.
•President's Volunteer Service Award: Gold. I was recognized by the President of the United States for exemplary dedication to service and giving back, at the Gold Level for accumulating more than 100 hours of volunteer service in 2018 and 2019 and more than 250 hours in 2020.
•Association of Fundraising Professionals Golden Gate Chapter Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award. January 2019
•Prudential Spirit of Community Award Distinguished Finalist. I was honored in a group of nine young people from California for my work for St. Jude and childhood cancer. October 2018
•Kids News and Reviews Changemaker. I’m honored to be included as a model of young givers/youth changemakers in this educational program inspiring youth in philanthropy across Canada!
•Be the Voice 2021 Influencer. I’m excited to be recognized as a voice of change and influence by this Georgia-based program advocating for young people to use their voice to promote change. December 2020
•Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen Foundation Inaugural Young Ambassador. I’m inspired by the pursuit of meaningful giving and the drive to educate others about how to engage in purposeful in philanthropy. November 2020.
•Bay Area St. Jude Ambassador Award (given at the Miracles on the Bay Gala). April 2018.
•Playing for Change” by Red Bull and 60Second Docs. I was honored to be the fifth in a series of stories about women breaking barriers and making change in the world of soccer. February 2018.
•US SOCCER 2018 SHEBELIEVES HERO AWARD. I was nominated for this award by Sophie, a local 9-year-old girl who had attended one of my Juggling for Jude soccer clinics. A panel of 7 former US Women's National Team players narrowed down nominations to the final four. The public voted for their favorite nominee, and I earned 44% of the vote, which was so exciting!
•St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 2017 Jerry Nicholson Award. I accepted this award at the gala celebrating the 60th anniversary of ALSAC, the fundraising arm of St. Jude. This award was especially meaningful, as it is typically given to a St. Jude patient who raises money for the hospital. You can watch my acceptance speech HERE.
•Sports Feel Good Stories Story of the Year. I was voted by the website followers as the recipient of this award, and when I won, I donated the $500 prize to St. Jude!