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Bellevue student wins leadership award

Published 9:39 am Friday, November 18, 2011

Chirag Ved receives his award from Bank of America’s Washington State President Bob Peters at the Bank’s annual Neighborhood Excellence Initiative (NEI) awards Nov. 1.
Chirag Ved receives his award from Bank of America’s Washington State President Bob Peters at the Bank’s annual Neighborhood Excellence Initiative (NEI) awards Nov. 1.

 

Chirag Ved, a student at Bellevue High School, was recognized recently for improving the community through volunteer service and leadership. Chirag received a Student Leader Award at Bank of America’s Neighborhood Excellence Initiative awards.

He is one of five young adults in the Seattle area to win the award.

Chirag will have the opportunity to participate in a leadership summit in Washington, D.C., and have a paid internship with a local nonprofit/charitable organization.

In addition to starting his own nonprofit organization that links high school students with volunteer opportunities, Chirag also has been involved with other organizations, including:

• Indian Association of Western Washington – Camp Counselor

• Bellevue Boys and Girls Club – Tutor

• Indian Music Band at Navratri – Volunteer

• Vitanna – Volunteer

• Nation Honor Society – Treasurer

• Bellevue Youth Court – Volunteer

• Bellevue High School Chemistry – Tutor

• Barack Obama Campaign for President – Volunteer

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