Hoboken High School Students Earn National Awards for Community Service Impact
United Nations Association of the USA Recognizes Youth Leaders Delivering Progress Toward the Global Goals
Hoboken, NJ – May 19, 2025 – Hoboken High School proudly announces that 58 students have been honored by the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and InnerView in the 8th Annual Community Service Impact Awards. This prestigious program recognizes students nationwide who demonstrate meaningful contributions to their communities while advancing the United Nations’ Global Goals for Sustainable Development.
The awards also include the Zero Hero Awards, presented by The Kroger Co. for the sixth consecutive year, recognizing students who have taken significant action toward eliminating hunger and waste in their communities.
“The Global Goals provide a framework for addressing the world’s most pressing challenges. Youth play a pivotal role in driving change forward, now more than ever,” said Rachel Bowen Pittman, Executive Director of UNA-USA. “We are thrilled to partner with InnerView again this year and celebrate the impact youth have made in advancing the Global Goals. Congratulations to this year’s awardees for their dedication and inspired action.”
Hoboken High School has been awarded the Emerald School Impact Award for contributing over 6,038 hours of community service this school year—three times the benchmark for school recognition. Student efforts were especially impactful in the area of Quality Education, reflecting the school’s continued emphasis on civic engagement and equity.
“We are incredibly proud of our students and their dedication to building stronger communities,” said Robin Piccapietra, Hoboken High School Principal. “Their initiative, compassion, and sustained effort show that leadership starts long before graduation. They are not just students—they are global citizens.”
Award Highlights:
- Ambassador Award (100+ hours): 13 students
- Honor Award (60+ hours): 18 students
- Merit Award (30+ hours): 27 students
- Zero Hero Award: 10 students
Ambassador Awardees:
Logan Calingasan, Alison Chavez, Lucas Daly, Abigail Foux, Tasha Fu, Samantha Gotimer, Deekshitha Kondapalli, Sharaf Louis, Zoe Magaletta, Nikolina O'Keefe, Annelien Schissler, Jenna Sirio, Claire Snider
Honor Awardees:
Azaad Bhalla, Valentina Castellon, Genevieve Fink, Arya Khanna, Coby Kriegel, Jai Malik, Maya Mankoff, Lila McDonough, Hannah Morley, Ava Pinn, Mark Pitino, Anna Rekeda, Addison Rumph, Meghan Stehli, Emma Van Handle, Gabrielle Vassallo, Corinna Wilder
Merit Awardees:
Miles Angley, Amalia Batlle, Sarah Burns, Skylar Colvin, Emily Critz, Jayla Dale, Charlotte Dobson, Hayley Dobson, Yuselin Dominguez, Jordyn Eisen, Benjamin Gavin, Erica Goodman, Kylee Hawkins, Jacob Linder, Vincenzo Mastrogiovanni, James McDonald, Derrick Pytel, Nathanael Quinones, Gabriel Rivas, Maximo Rua Espada, Maxim Schissler, Grayson Stier, Aurelia Thomas, Sava Tomin, Madison Walia-Peters, Morgan Walia-Peters
Zero Hero Awardees:
Rachel Adler, Valentina Castellon, Alison Chavez, Emily Critz, Genevieve Fink, Tasha Fu, Ava Pinn, Luciana Postigo, Jenna Sirio, Sava Tomin
Through their commitment, Hoboken students have not only served their local community but joined a national movement of youth leaders contributing over 2 million hours of service this year. A valuable component of the program is the creation of a digital service résumé, which students can use in college and job applications to demonstrate leadership, 21st-century skills, and community values.
For more information about the UNA-USA Community Service Impact Awards, visit www.innerview.org.
About Hoboken High School
Hoboken High School is a vibrant and academically rigorous public high school serving students in grades 9-12 in Hoboken, New Jersey. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive, well-rounded education, preparing students for both higher education and career success. With a strong emphasis on STEM, humanities, athletics, and extracurricular engagement, Hoboken High School provides students with a dynamic learning environment that encourages innovation, leadership, and community involvement.
For more information about Hoboken High School, visit www.hoboken.k12.nj.us.
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 the leading and most equitable youth social responsibility platform to help students, groups, and schools highlight community service impact, passion for causes, skill development, and connect local effort to the Global Goals. All college and high school-aged students are welcome to join this community of compassionate youth leaders who have discovered ways to get involved and crafted dynamic visual service impact resumes through my.InnerView.org. InnerView is a social impact organization working with students, groups, schools, nonprofits, and committed & compassionate institutions. Learn more at InnerView.org