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Indian American Teenager Wins U.S. Presidential Award
WASHINGTON: Akanksha Patel, an Indian American teenager from New Jersey, has received the U.S. President's Volunteer Service Award for her exemplary volunteer service.
The award, which recognises Americans of all ages for voluntary service, was granted by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards programme on behalf of President Barack Obama, according to NJ.com.
The award for 15-year-old Patel of Summit, a small city in New Jersey, was announced by the local Young Men's Christian Association, which had nominated her for national honours, it said.
As a volunteer for the past year at the Summit YMCA, Akanksha contributed her time and talent to help care for children at birthday parties hosted at the YMCA as well as other volunteer activities.
Through these efforts, she has gained the satisfaction of giving back to her community.
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Source: IANS
