Awards
Academic Honors
National Merit Scholarship Program
2026
Semifinalist.
USA Computing Olympiad (USACO)
2024
Platinum Division.
Mathematics Competitions
2024, 2025
Two-time USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad (USAJMO) qualifier, two-time American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) qualifier, and AMC 10 Honor Roll.
University High School
2026
Magna Cum Laude academic distinction.
Business & Innovation
Conrad Challenge
2024, 2025
Two-time Conrad Innovator (top 10%).
Diamond Challenge
2025
Pitching Round Qualifier for Rhythmiq.
California DECA
2025
Second place in Financial Team Decision Making at the Southern California District competition. Qualified for the state competition.
Wharton Global High School Investment Competition
2024
Global semifinalist. One of the top 50 teams among more than 1,600 final reports from 63 countries.
Film & Arts
New York Film Awards
2026
Semifinalist and Honorable Mention for Out-Casted.
New York Film Awards
2024
Best Narrative Film for That Was Me.
Independent Shorts Awards International Film Festival
2025
Award Winner for That Was Me.
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
2025
Honorable Mention in Film & Animation for That Was Me.
Additional Film Festival Recognition
2024–2025
That Was Me earned an IndieX Film Fest nomination, two Indie Short Fest nominations, and semifinalist recognition at the Los Angeles Film Awards.
Lightseeking Pictures
Rising Talent Award.
Showstopper Dance Competition
2026
Two Double Platinum Awards and a top 10 regional placement.
Leadership & Service
President’s Volunteer Service Award
2024
Gold Award.
California Outstanding Young Volunteer Leader Award
2025, 2026
Recognized twice by California State Treasurer Fiona Ma and the Art Center for Autistic Children & Youth. The certificate shown is from 2025.
Public Service Recognition
2025
Certificate of Recognition from the San Gabriel City Council. California State Treasurer Fiona Ma also recognized his performance at the 16th Annual Autism Christmas Breakfast Charity Event.
Model United Nations
2024
Best Delegate at the SHSMUN Intensive Mock Conference and Outstanding Achievement at SOCOMUN representing Angola.
Outstanding Youth Contribution Award, Los Angeles
2026
Recognized by California State Treasurer Fiona Ma and the California State Senate.