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Indian American Teenager Wins U.S. Presidential Award
"Akanksha loves volunteering. It has taught her valuable skills such as patience, responsibility, teamwork, time management and empathy for others," Terri Clinton, executive director of the Summit YMCA, was quoted as saying.
"Her volunteer activities have helped her to grow by enhancing her social skills and by building relationships with individuals of all ages.
"She is a very responsible and courteous young lady with a caring nature and, most importantly, she treats everyone with a lot of respect."
John Strangfeld, chairman and CEO of Prudential Financial, said: "The recipients of these awards demonstrate that young people across America are making remarkable contributions to the health and vitality of their communities."
The YMCA is a worldwide, non-profit network of clubs and institutions that operates under the belief that "everyone, regardless of income, age or background, deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive".
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Source: IANS
