CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — A Centennial High School senior is making local history as the first recipient of the prestigious Congressional Award Gold Medal in Champaign.
Nailah Mansury will receive her gold medal this summer during a trip to Washington DC.
Congress established the Congressional Award in 1979 to recognize initiative, service, and achievement in young people.
According to the Unit 4 School District, Nailah has shown exceptional dedication and perseverance during her four years at Centennial.
The program is open to all U.S. youth between the ages of 14 and 24 regardless of ability, circumstance, or socioeconomic status.
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