Recognition from federal, university, municipal, and academic institutions — chronological, with the featured honor highlighted.
Featured award
U.S. House of Representatives · Congressman Ted Lieu · 2026
Certificate of Congressional Recognition
Formal Congressional Recognition from Congressman Ted Lieu for outstanding service to the community through research, fundraising, and advocacy on behalf of LGBTQ+ health.
All honors · chronological
01 · 2025
Frederick Douglass & Susan B. Anthony Award
University of Rochester
Awarded as a high school junior for a demonstrated commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues, leadership and dedication to community action, and strong grades in rigorous humanities and social-science coursework.
02 · May 2026
Meritorious LGBTQ+ Service Award
UCLA Center for LGBTQ+ Advocacy, Research & Health (C-LARAH)
Honored by UCLA C-LARAH at their annual symposium for sustained research contributions and fundraising leadership in support of LGBTQ+ health.
03 · May 15, 2026
Certificate of Recognition
City of Manhattan Beach · Mayor David Lesser & City Council
Recognized by the Mayor and City Council of Manhattan Beach for dedicated research and fundraising on behalf of the UCLA Center for LGBTQ+ Advocacy, Research & Health — accompanied by a personal letter from Mayor David Lesser.
Additional honors
Model United Nations Awards
2 First-Place Gavels (Best Delegate)
National High School Model UN (New York) · Surf City MUN XXII
3 Outstanding Delegate Awards
UCLA BruinMUN · Surf City MUN XXIII · Edison MUN
1 Outstanding Achievement Award
Santa Margarita MUN
1 Honorable Mention Award
Canadian High Schools Model United Nations (Vancouver)
1 Commendation Award
Tustin MUN
2 Verbal Commendations
UC Davis MUN · Claremont McKenna MUN
1 Best Dais Recognition
Los Angeles Invitational Model United Nations (Crisis Committee)
