Annual Awards
The First Internships
The President's Volunteer Service Award
The President's Volunteer Service Award
Fourteen youths were honored with The First Internship awards as part of the community service awards for their impactful community projects, showcasing their dedication to student leadership and participation in volunteer recognition programs.
The President's Volunteer Service Award
The President's Volunteer Service Award
The President's Volunteer Service Award
An annual award recognizing outstanding volunteer service and civic participation in communities, often presented as part of community service awards and student leadership awards, highlights the importance of volunteer recognition programs.
Distinguished Leadership Award
The President's Volunteer Service Award
Distinguished Leadership Award
Andrew Rahana is recognized for his dedication to empowering students through engaging, student-centered teaching, which has earned him accolades in community service awards and student leadership awards, as well as recognition in various volunteer recognition programs.
Distinguished Teaching Award
Distinguished Teaching Award
Distinguished Leadership Award
Grace Sng is recognized for her exceptional ability to engage, inspire, and adapt her teaching to support students of all backgrounds, making her a deserving candidate for community service awards, student leadership awards, and volunteer recognition programs.
Distinguished Teaching Award
Distinguished Teaching Award
Distinguished Teaching Award
Ethan Do is recognized for his innovative and engaging approach to STEM education, making him a standout recipient of community service awards and student leadership awards, as well as a notable participant in volunteer recognition programs.
2023-24 Awards
The First Internship
The First Internship
The First Internship
Temitope Erinle will be using the internship to contribute to greater access to education within her community, an effort that aligns with her goals of achieving community service awards and reflecting strong student leadership awards through various volunteer recognition programs.
The First Internship
The First Internship
The First Internship
Natalia Franco has been awarded the internship to pursue her passion for biomedical engineering, an achievement that reflects her dedication recognized through various community service awards and student leadership awards, showcasing her commitment to excellence in volunteer recognition programs.
The First Internship
The First Internship
The First Internship
Nitya Potukuchi will be using the internship to support various extracurricular activities, which will not only enhance her skills in humanistic care and medical care but also contribute to community service awards and student leadership awards through participation in volunteer recognition programs.
The First Internship
Distinguished Leadership Award
The First Internship
Sana Fatima will be utilizing the internship to improve her teaching skills, which could also enhance her chances for community service awards and student leadership awards, as well as recognition through various volunteer recognition programs.
The First Internship
Distinguished Leadership Award
Distinguished Leadership Award
Nora Ashinya Pidugu will be using the fund she received from community service awards to support her college education, recognizing her achievements in student leadership awards and participation in volunteer recognition programs.
Distinguished Leadership Award
Distinguished Leadership Award
Distinguished Leadership Award
Tejsai Yelamanchili has been recognized for leading in-class learning for five years at SaMi, earning accolades such as community service awards and student leadership awards, as well as recognition in volunteer recognition programs.
Distinguished Teaching Award
Distinguished Teaching Award
Distinguished Teaching Award
Kara Chou is honored for her numerous accolades from parents, including community service awards, student leadership awards, and recognition through volunteer recognition programs.
Distinguished Teaching Award
Distinguished Teaching Award
Distinguished Teaching Award
Naina Misra has been recognized for her development of the new Chemistry curriculum, which highlights her contributions deserving of community service awards, alongside her role in various student leadership awards and volunteer recognition programs.
2022-23 Awards
The First Internship
Harinee Saravanakumar will be using the internship to understand math and learn a dance, which may also help her in achieving community service awards and student leadership awards through her participation in various volunteer recognition programs.
The First Internship
Christine Teju plans to use the internship to enhance her career development, which may also help her qualify for community service awards, student leadership awards, and various volunteer recognition programs.
The First Internship
The First Internship
Serena Xu will be using the internship to support girls in math, an initiative that aligns with the goals of community service awards and student leadership awards, while also contributing to volunteer recognition programs.
The First Internship
The First Internship
The First Internship
Nancy Abraham will be using the internship to support underrepresented groups in STEM, aligning with her commitment to community service awards and participating in student leadership awards and volunteer recognition programs.
The First Internship
The First Internship
The First Internship
Juliana Noreus will be using the internship to support students struggling with STEAM-related curriculum, while also highlighting her commitment to community service awards and student leadership awards through various volunteer recognition programs.
The First Internship
The First Internship
The First Internship
2021-22 Awards
Distinguished Leadership Award
Distinguished Leadership Award
Distinguished Leadership Award
Iman Zakaria is recognized for her exemplary teaching performance, alongside her contributions to community service awards and involvement in student leadership awards and volunteer recognition programs.
Distinguished Volunteers Award
Distinguished Leadership Award
Distinguished Leadership Award
Elena Garza, recognized for her exceptional volunteer service in the 2020-2021 School Year Tutoring Program, exemplifies the spirit of community service awards and stands out among student leadership awards as a key participant in volunteer recognition programs.
2020-21 awards
Distinguished Leadership Award
Distinguished Leadership Award
Distinguished Leadership Award
Eric Zou is recognized for his significant contribution to the 2019-2020 curriculum development, which exemplifies the spirit of community service awards and student leadership awards, reflecting his commitment to volunteer recognition programs.
Distinguished Volunteer Award
Distinguished Leadership Award
Distinguished Leadership Award
Nancy Abraham received community service awards for her distinguished volunteer service in the 2019-2020 Free Tutoring Program, recognizing her exceptional contributions through volunteer recognition programs and highlighting her commitment to student leadership awards.
Distinguished Volunteer Award
Distinguished Leadership Award
Distinguished Volunteer Award
Allen Liang received community service awards for his distinguished volunteer service in the 2019 Summer@SaMi Summer Camp, showcasing his commitment to student leadership awards and participation in volunteer recognition programs.
Distinguished Volunteer Award
Distinguished Volunteer Award
Ayush Kumar received recognition for his distinguished volunteer service in the 2019 Summer@SaMi Summer Camp, contributing to the community service awards and exemplifying the qualities celebrated in student leadership awards through various volunteer recognition programs.
Outstanding Achievement Awards (for students)
Outstanding Achievement Awards (for students)
Jasmin Vazquez (Tutor Francesca Finol) has been recognized for her outstanding contributions through community service awards. Sybil Perez (Tutor Laura Maldonado) exemplifies student leadership awards with her dedication. Paisley Mendez (Tutor Nancy Abraham) also shines in volunteer recognition programs. Maali Whitehead (Tutor Josh Cevey)
Jasmin Vazquez (Tutor Francesca Finol) has been recognized for her outstanding contributions through community service awards. Sybil Perez (Tutor Laura Maldonado) exemplifies student leadership awards with her dedication. Paisley Mendez (Tutor Nancy Abraham) also shines in volunteer recognition programs. Maali Whitehead (Tutor Josh Cevey) and Sybil Perez (Tutor Sahana Babu) continue to inspire others. Brielle Hinojos (Tutor Sahana Babu) joins them in making a difference, while Sybil Perez (Tutor Parth Sangani) further highlights the impact of student leadership awards. Alexander Soto (Tutor Allen Liang) is another recipient of community service awards. Scarlett Goldsmith (Tutor Tanya Lertpradist) and Vivían González (Tutor Elijah Whong) are committed to volunteer recognition programs. Jehann Perez (Tutor Tesjsai Yelamanchili), Diya Sangani (Tutor Tesjsai Yelamanchili), and Joaquin Torres Caleb (Tutor Tesjsai Yelamanchili) all contribute significantly to their communities.