PRISHA HEDAU

ARTIST

The KAGE Distinguished Student Award (2020–2021) – Awarded by the Kentucky Association for Gifted Education. This is a highly selective honor given to only one student in the entire state of Kentucky each year for combined excellence in STEM, leadership, and service.
Your 2026 GSE Podium Placement at the Gov School of Entreprenuers with Project Glowline. A true entreprenuer.
Top Speaker Award – Won 1st place in multiple debate tournaments through 2022-2026, competing across participating middle and high schools.
Lincoln Douglas Varsity KY CHAMPION 2026 – Placed as the LD Champ at Kentuckys Largest Debate Competition in 2026 hosted at Trinity Highschool.
Top 25 National Mathematics Competition Winner – Recognized for elite ranking in nationwide youth math challenges.
Girls Top 100 National USA Chess Player – Ranked among the top 100 female youth chess players in the United States.

First Young Girl Author to Publish a Book on Pandemic 2020 – Certified by World Records India for being the first young female globally to publish a non-fiction book documenting COVID-19 from a child's eyes.
Maximum Features of a Young Author – Certified by the Asia Book of Records after her book and platform were featured over 119 times across global news, magazines, radio, and podcasts.
Global Youth Influencer to Watch – Certified by the International Book of Records under the official title "Youngest Influencer Featured in Maximum National & International News Channels" (featured across 177 distinct channels at age 10).
Maximum Articles on a Young Author Published in a Single Day – Certified by the Asia Book of Records when 48 international media outlets simultaneously published her interviews at age 10.
Youngest Girl Author to Publish a First Non-Fiction Book on Pandemic 2020 – Certified by India's World Records Foundation.
Profile of International Talents and Intellectuals (2020–2021) – Inducted into this elite global registry recognizing her high intellectual capability across mathematics, chess, and literature.
India Star Icon Award (2020–2021) – A national-level youth honor acknowledging her role as an exceptional young diaspora member using her book proceeds for pandemic relief funds.
Kids World Record Holder – Documented in the 2022 international edition book published in Canada.

Official White House Encouragement Letter – A personal letter sent by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris praising Prisha's community dedication and leadership.
City of Louisville Mayor Proclamation (March 2021) – A formal government decree issued by the Mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, officially honoring her civic leadership, volunteerism, and donations to local food banks.
USA Young Achiever Award (2021) – National award presented by the International Leadership Network (ILN) for exemplary character, citizenship, and peer leadership.
First Global Student Ambassador – Appointed by the nonprofit SOS International to spearhead global student-led campaigns to ship critical medical supplies overseas.

Miss Kentucky Pre-Teen Queen (2022–2023) – Crowned state winner at National American Miss (NAM), making history as the first Indian American to hold the distinction.
USA National Cover Girl Pre-Teen (2021–2022) – National-level title won within the NAM organization.NAM Kentucky State Pre-Teen Cover Girl – State-level title.
International Spirit of America Award (2021) – Awarded for overall work ethic, dedication, and sportsmanship.
International Best Resume (3rd Runner Up) – Recognized globally for her academic and community portfolio.
I am Leadership International Competition – 1st Runner-Up.
I am STEM International Competition – 1st Runner-Up.
NAM State Talent Winner – Won 1st place at the state level with a classical Bollywood Kathak Fusion dance routine.
Miss Spirit Heart of Service Finalist – Recognized for her extensive charitable impact and community volunteer hours.

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