Ashley Douglas was awarded the Nerney Leadership award on Tuesday for her service in her community.
Douglas is a hard worker and a dedicated student. She has taken many steps in order to receive this award. “It means a lot to me that I won this award, it gives me more confidence in my leadership abilities,” Douglas said. “I think the steps I took to getting this award was just being a hard worker and being dedicated to helping others around me and building up my résumé.”
Although Douglas was thrilled to receive the award, she had no idea she even won it until she got an email from someone informing her that she had won.
“I had no idea I won the award until I got the letter in the mail,” Douglas said. “So I guess what motivated me to win this award is working hard toward the person I want to be and the life I want to have.”
Even after winning this award, Douglas plans on continuing her efforts to serve the community. She enjoys the fact that everything she can do, can be a helpful item to others around her.
“I definitely plan to continue the work that has helped me win this award, I like that my knowledge is able to help people,” Douglas said.
It just goes to show that the award, although an honor to receive, really means nothing compared to the reward you get for feeling good for serving the community. Douglas is the epitome of service beyond one’s self.
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