Awards & Recognitions
Each recognition marks a different part of my journey—academic curiosity, leadership, service, creativity, and the things I chose to keep working at.
AWARD · ACADEMIC & SCIENCE
AP Biology Excellence Award &
Seoul Academy Math Trivia Contest 2nd Place
My academic awards reflect achievement and growth across science, mathematics, and languages. They recognize both strong performance and the steady effort behind my progress.
- Head of School Commendation (GPA 4.0) 2025-2026, 2026-2027
- Algebra 2 Excellence Award
- AP Environmental Science Most Improved Student Award
- United States History Most Improved Student Award
- Chinese 1 Most Improved Student Award
- Chinese 2 Most Improved Student Award
AWARD · LEADERSHIP & SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Outstanding Leadership Award &
Net Zero Youth Entrepreneurship Excellence Award
Through student council, clubs, and residential life, I’ve learned to listen, bring people together, and follow through. Each role has taught me how to help others contribute toward a shared goal.
- Student Council — Grade 10, 11 Representative
- Biomedical Society — Co-President
- MINDCARE — Co-Founder & Co-President
- Net Zero — President, Seoul Academy
- Music Ensemble — President
- Dorm Leadership Council — Member, KIS Jeju
AWARD · SERVICE & COMMUNITY
Citizenship Award & YRE Korea Excellence Award — Net Zero
Medical volunteering, environmental projects, and caregiver-focused initiatives have shaped my understanding of service. These experiences remind me to listen carefully and contribute in practical ways.
- Peace, Love & Share — Medical Volunteering
- MINDCARE — Caregiver Support Initiative
- Net Zero — Greenpeace Donation
- Environmental Cleanup in Jeju
- Middle School Volleyball — Assistant Coach
AWARD · Music & ARTs
ABRSM Grade 6 Violin Performance — Merit & ABRSM Grade 5 Violin Performance
Violin practice and ABRSM qualifications reflect years of patience and progress. Ensemble rehearsals and performances have taught me to listen closely and create music with others.
- ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory — Pass, 2025
AWARD · SPORTS & PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT
Academic Athlete Award — KIS Jeju & KISAC JV Volleyball — Third Place
Team sports have taught me consistency, resilience, and trust in others. Training and personal challenges continue to push me to grow beyond the classroom.
- Mt. Hallasan Summit Certificate
- The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award — Bronze / Silver