{"id":9771,"date":"2022-01-19T13:45:23","date_gmt":"2022-01-19T08:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/?post_type=story&#038;p=9771"},"modified":"2025-10-30T10:22:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T04:52:25","slug":"global-child-prodigy-award-for-vinisha-umashankar-and-avani-prashanth","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/story\/cover-story\/global-child-prodigy-award-for-vinisha-umashankar-and-avani-prashanth\/","title":{"rendered":"How international youth awards are creating global teen leaders, spearheading innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>(January 19, 2022)<\/strong> Come February, the world will witness two Indian child prodigies &#8211; young innovator Vinisha Umashankar and teen golfer Avani Prashanth gracing the stage in Dubai to receive the Global Child Prodigy Award 2022. If one is an activist to protect green cover, the other teen wonder is India\u2019s number one amateur golfer. It\u2019s their contribution to the world of innovation and sports that\u2019s made them stand tall among the 100 child prodigies from across the globe.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I\u2019ve been selected for the prestigious &quot;Global Child Prodigy Award 2022&quot; in the Innovation category! The grand award ceremony will be held in February 2022 in Dubai. Will feel super proud to carry the Indian flag when I get the award! Looking forward to meeting the prodigies! \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pE23gsCAm4\">pic.twitter.com\/pE23gsCAm4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; VINISHA UMASHANKAR \ud83c\udf34 (Indian\/Tamilian) \ud83c\udf34 (@VinishaOfficial) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VinishaOfficial\/status\/1470675490134388739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 14, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>With their passion, dynamism, and appetite to learn and adapt fast, the youth of today is bringing an incremental change in society, and putting India on the global map. While their work is attracting global attention, their efforts are being lauded and recognised too, helping catapult them into the league of future leaders. Be it social activist Devanshi Ranjan who has won the Diana Award 2021 for her work to uplift marginalised groups in highly sensitive rural areas in India or teenage brothers Vihaan and Nav Agarwal who received the Children\u2019s Peace Prize 2021 for tackling pollution in their home city by recycling household waste &#8211; these youngsters are making the right noise with their work and the well-deserved recognition.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Finding their tribe <\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>It&#8217;s these laurels and accolades that has made these youngsters a name to reckon with, and helped them find their tribe. Bengaluru&#8217;s Sia Godika was a regular teenager working for a social cause until she found herself in London brushing shoulders with the bigwigs while receiving the Diana Legacy Award 2021. The girl behind Sole Warriors initiative that collects used shoes, refurbishes them, and donates them to the needy, has found an army of supporters and mentors, thanks to the accolades bestowed on her.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe recognition which ensues is extremely helpful as it allows me to build a network of volunteers, supporters, and mentors. During the Diana Legacy Award, I connected with many international do-gooders. I met a co-awardee from Liberia who was so impressed with my initiative that he is helping me expand Sole Warriors to his country,\u201d Sia shares with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Global Indian<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Amplifying the impact through guidance <\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The awards ceremonies often work as the perfect platform for young minds to meet mentors, exchange ideas, and find healthy support systems. This synergy helps amplify the impact multifold. STEM innovator Niharika Shukla, whose ASD device helps detect autism, agrees, \u201cThe support and mentorship I\u2019ve received from companies through awards, scholarships, and programmes have enabled me to learn more about technology and increase my impact through creating innovations to solve problems.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9648 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Niharika-Shukla-Broadcom-MASTERS-Award1.jpeg\" alt=\"Indian Teen Inventors | Niharika Shukla | Vinisha Umashankar\" width=\"519\" height=\"519\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 519px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 519\/519;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Niharika-Shukla-Broadcom-MASTERS-Award1.jpeg\" alt=\"Indian Teen Inventors | Niharika Shukla | Vinisha Umashankar\" width=\"519\" height=\"519\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>The 2021 Science Fair Grand Champion and Broadcom MASTERS Top 300, Niharika is finding solutions to global issues, and believes that the support paves a way for better prospects. \u201cEven though I\u2019m only 14-years-old, and in middle school, support and mentorship from companies encouraging youth innovators goes a long way in helping me pave a way for my future in STEM careers and studies in college in technology and innovation,\u201d adds the 14-year-old researcher.<\/p>\n<p>Sia, too, believes in the power of such opportunities as they open the floor for interaction and knowledge dissemination. \u201cDuring the Diana Legacy Award ceremony, I had the opportunity to meet CEOs, entrepreneurs, volunteers, and influencers who have their social ventures. They taught us how to manage stress, set SMART goals for ourselves, deal with the mental challenges which come with working in a challenging sector at a young age,\u201d adds Sia, the recipient of APJ Abdul Kalam Social Volunteer Award 2021. She informs that she will be a part of a two-year mentorship programme where awardees like her are helped by mentors in their initiatives.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Motivation is the key<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>For some youth, motivation is the driving force to keep up the good work, and Feeding India founder Ankit Kawatra is the perfect example of it. After being selected as the United National Young Leader for Sustainable Development Goals in 2016 for tackling the issue of food waste in India, he received the Queen Young Leaders Award in 2017 for his contribution to solving India\u2019s hunger crisis. His exceptional work has helped serve over 15.3 crore meals as of September 2021, and he takes every award as a guiding light towards fulfilling his mission.<\/p>\n<p>Sharing a picture with Queen Elizabeth II, he tweeted, \u201cThrowback to the day I was honoured by Her Majesty the Queen of England at the Buckingham Palace for my work at @FeedingIndia. Thank you @queenscomtrust and my fellow @QueensLeaders for motivating me to always work harder!\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Throwback to the day I was honoured by Her majesty the Queen of England at the Bukingham Palace for my work at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FeedingIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FeedingIndia<\/a>. Thank you <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/queenscomtrust?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@queenscomtrust<\/a> and my fellow <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/QueensLeaders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@QueensLeaders<\/a> for motivating me to always work harder! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ThrowbackThursday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThrowbackThursday<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/22Z0eiDzTp\">pic.twitter.com\/22Z0eiDzTp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ankit Kawatra (@ankit_kawatra) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ankit_kawatra\/status\/1080848689701236738?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 3, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Vinisha, who designed solar ironing cart, found her moment in the sun after she received the Children&#8217;s Climate Prize 2020 and was the finalist for The Earthshot Prize 2021. Calling the award a stepping stone,she says, &#8220;I was happy that environmental innovations like a solar ironing cart got due recognition. It can play a crucial role in reducing environmental damage and climate change. I hope my innovation motivates students to innovate on products that could help protect the environment for future generations. I am happy that the solar ironing cart is my little contribution towards an ambitious goal.\u201d<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Paving the future<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>But more than anything, these honours are helping young minds carve a bright future for themselves. For the Indian American 2021 Global Teen Leader Jeeva Senthilnathan, such recognition has helped her in building trust within the community. The Chicago-based teenager, who is hoping to create change through leadership and mental health awareness, calls it the perfect validation for her work.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CQ9ioQrM4mD\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CQ9ioQrM4mD\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Jeeva Senthilnathan (@jeeva.senthilnathan)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want people to know that I am a trusted leader, and with these recognitions, I think that I know it will pave the way for me when I am older to gain other powerful political positions. We need more women in the office writing policies and leading the government. I hope to run for US Congress in the House of Representatives one day, and I want people to remember my name. These recognitions give me an opening into future college pursuits,\u201d adds the winner of the Philanthropic Education Organization STAR Scholarship who ran for Parker Town Council.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Empowering youngsters<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Awards are often a way of celebrating youngsters and turning on the spotlight on their work. Luke Tester, a judge for the Diana Award said in a statement, \u201cRecognising young change makers can empower them, and those around them, to continue the good work \u2013 to let them know that the world has noticed and wants to say thank you. They may not be doing the task for recognition, but that certainly doesn\u2019t mean that they don\u2019t deserve it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If the International Eco-Hero awards honour the work of young environmentalists, Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar recognises children with exceptional abilities and achievements and Jefferson Awards praise the local unsung heroes who are making the world a better place through volunteering. The recognition not just helps them spread their wings but also makes them confident leaders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInternational awards and recognition give a lot of exposure to the children which eventually supports them in building a better career. It also enables them to indulge in creative innovations. Not only this, these awards encourage youngsters to think and act as global citizens,\u201d says Vibha Suri, a teacher at Bhai Parmanand Vidya Mandir School, Delhi.<\/p>\n<p>As more and more Indian-origin youngsters are coming into their own as entrepreneurs, innovators, and activists, the recognition is helping them find the courage to continue their initiatives and keep creating a change in society.<\/p>\n<p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/story\/startups\/helping-entrepreneurs-spread-their-wings\/\">Helping entrepreneurs spread their wings<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(January 19, 2022) Come February, the world will witness two Indian child prodigies &#8211; young innovator Vinisha Umashankar and teen golfer Avani Prashanth gracing the stage in Dubai to receive the Global Child Prodigy Award 2022. If one is an activist to protect green cover, the other teen wonder is India\u2019s number one amateur golfer. It\u2019s their contribution to the world of innovation and sports that\u2019s made them stand tall among the 100 child prodigies from across the globe. I\u2019ve been selected for the prestigious &quot;Global Child Prodigy Award 2022&quot; in the Innovation category! 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