Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
National Gold Medal
The following photo "The Ghost of the Jewelry Store" wins the National Gold Medal in 2024. It is one of the series of photos that I take to explore personal loneliness in solitude. The ultimate loneliness is one's ghost shadow projected by oneness.
Gold and Silver Keys
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The first photo "The Ghost of the Jewelry Store" wins Gold Key and second photo "Night Market Gathering" Silver Key from Region 2 (South New Jersey) in 2024.
YoungArts National Arts Competition-Final Round
My 10 photos that submitted to the National Arts Competition in 2023 went to the final round and were selected as part of the Feedback Program. Part of the submission is the series of photos exploring Oneness in Loneliness in my portfolio page.
Pingry School Photography Contest Exhibition
The following photo "Morning Prayer on the Sidewalk" is selected for the final exhibition of Pingry School Photography Contest in the spring of 2024. In the image of the lone man praying, I found it unusual that someone would be praying in the middle of the sidewalk. However, the man seems completely isolated from the busy and noisy city in the photograph. This man impressed me with his dedication and aura in the midst of everything around him.
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The United States President’s Volunteer Service Award
Since 2021, I have won bronze, silver and gold awards. I have contributed close to 500 community service hours leading the service projects with IMPACT Youth Club (IYC).
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