Hoboken High School Students Honored with National Community Service Impact Awards
Hoboken High School Students Honored with National Community Service Impact Awards
Joining Students Nationwide Who Delivered 2.3 Million Hours of Service and $78M in Community Impact
Hoboken, NJ, May 4, 2026— Hoboken High School is proud to announce 65 students have been recognized by the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and InnerView in the eighth Annual Community Service Impact Awards. The Kroger Co. is presenting the seventh annual Zero Hero Awards to students for taking action to help create communities free of hunger and waste.
The Community Service Impact Awards program connects student service to real-world outcomes, skill development, and community needs. This year, students from Hoboken High School were part of a nationwide effort of high school changemakers who collectively invested more than 2.3 million hours of service, equivalent to $78 million in community impact, addressing critical local and global challenges.
Schools with a collective student impact above 2,000 hours of service, the equivalent of a full time employee, are recognized with a School Impact Award. We are thrilled to acknowledge students from Hoboken High School have invested 7,093 + hours in community needs: earning the Emerald Award. Through their efforts, students from Hoboken High School made meaningful contributions to Quality Education, demonstrating how local action drives global progress.
“Even as the world faces tough questions about the future of international cooperation, students are supporting the Global Goals with heart, hard work, and a clear path forward,” says Farah Salim Eck, Managing Director of the United Nations Association of the USA. “While the challenges of our time are real, seeing young people step up reminds us that change is always possible. We are so proud to partner with InnerView to celebrate these changemakers who are proving that you don’t have to wait for the future to make the world a better, more united place.”
Christopher Munoz, Coordinator of Student Activities at Hoboken High School, said, “We are proud to celebrate our students’ recognition in the 8th Annual National Community Service Impact Awards. Their dedication reflects a meaningful commitment to the Global Goals and to creating positive change in their communities. We are especially excited to recognize those advancing efforts toward Zero Hunger and Zero Waste. Hoboken High School is honored to have 65 students acknowledged for their leadership and impact.”
“This recognition reflects more than participation, it represents the time, care, and commitment these students are putting into causes that matter to them,” says Kristine Sturgeon, CEO of InnerView. “It’s an honor to support and amplify their work. They’re not only creating impact today, they’re building the skills and confidence that will shape how they lead and contribute for the rest of their lives.”
The three-tier award program recognizes levels of sustained impact: Merit (40 hours), Honor (60 hours), and Ambassador (100+ hours) of service during the school year, along with special recognition for efforts addressing Zero Hunger and Zero Waste. Beyond recognition, students gain a digital service impact resume to showcase their impact, skills, and commitments for college and career opportunities.
Ambassador Awardees: Azaad Bhalla, Yonatan Brutman, Rebecca Crespi, Jordyn Eisen, Carolina Fernandez, Tasha Fu, Erica Goodman, Sharaf Louis, Jai Malik, Nikolina O'Keefe, Anya Patel-Aranha, Mark Pitino, Sophie Pitino, Addison Rumph, Sylvie Strell, Gabrielle Vassallo, Kyle Wholf
Honor Awardees: Vivian Allen, Gage Angley, Norah Batlle, Gabriella Brauner, Logan Calingasan, Sophia Castiglione, Harper Clark, Skylar Colvin, Helaina Conry, Kaelah Dealwis, Christian Escamilla, Abigail Foux, Benjamin Gavin, Arielle Hamerman, Serj Micheal, Polly Park Duffy, Ava Pinn, Luciana Postigo, Claire Snider, Charli Stephan, Emma Van Handle, Corinna Wilder, Pria Wolsky
Merit Awardees: Gabriel Brody, Rafael Callamari, Alison Chavez, Emily Critz, Ayden D’sa, Daniela Efstathiou, Emily Eisen, Tainatais Figueroa-Rosa, Sihanna Garcia, Mila Gerstenbluth, Samantha Gotimer, Suzannah Kelly, Noa Linder, Avery Martinez, Maggie McCarthy, James McDonald, Kayla Pansy, Maximo Rua Espada, Simon Sandonato, Olivia Turan, Alex Walker
Zero Hero Awardees: Gage Angley, Emily Critz, Ayden D’sa, Simrin Dsa, Hudson Fuller, Mikayel Galoyan, Benjamin Gavin, James Heidenry, Kayla Pansy, Mark Pitino, Sophie Pitino, Luciana Postigo, Maximo Rua Espada, Claire Snider, Pria Wolsky
About Hoboken High School
Hoboken High School is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 9–12 in Hoboken. It is part of the Hoboken Public School District and offers a range of academic programs, including college preparatory courses, Advanced Placement (AP) classes, and career-focused pathways.
The school emphasizes community engagement, student leadership, and service learning, encouraging students to connect classroom learning with real-world impact. Through partnerships and extracurricular opportunities, students at Hoboken High School often participate in initiatives tied to global challenges, civic responsibility, and local community improvement.
About United Nations Association - USA
The United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) is a grassroots movement of Americans who support the vital work of the United Nations in U.S. communities, colleges, and Congress. With over 20,000 members (70% under the age of 26) and more than 200 chapters across the country, UNA-USA members are united in their commitment to global engagement and their belief that each of us can play a part in advancing the UN’s mission and achieving the Global Goals. Learn more.
About InnerView
InnerView is a national student engagement platform that helps students capture their service, leadership, and real-world experiences in a personal impact resume that stays with them beyond high school. By connecting activities across school, community, and independent efforts, InnerView creates a complete view of student impact while expanding access to recognition, programs, and leadership opportunities. InnerView is a social impact organization working with students, groups, schools, nonprofits, and committed & compassionate institutions. Learn more at InnerView.org