Nationwide — Jasmine Bledsoe, a 14-year-old African-American entrepreneur and scholarship athlete from Fort Worth, Texas, received the prestigious Leadership Award in recognition of her exceptional service to others. Her dedication to her community, innovative spirit and commitment to making a positive impact make her an outstanding leader and role model. She carries on her family’s tradition of service; her grandparents, parents and even her own parents all made giving back to the community a priority in life.Jasmine’s extraordinary contributions have earned her the Hershey Heartwarming Hero Award and the President’s Volunteer Gold Service Award, recognizing her extraordinary efforts and positive impact within her community. This year, Jasmine’s efforts have focused on supporting nursing home residents. Jasmine regularly visits local nursing homes, bringing joy and friendship to the elderly residents. Her visits are highly anticipated and deeply appreciated.
Reflecting on her role as a young leader, Jasmine is inspired by the words of Barbara Jordan: “A nation is made by each of us willing to share the responsibility for the common good,” and by Booker T. Washington: “The happiest people are those who do most for others.” Jasmine embodies these messages and encourages others to follow suit.
Jasmine believes that young people can help solve today’s problems through innovation and entrepreneurship. In addition to her community service work, she is also the founder of Jasmine C. Bledsoe Collection. The business showcases her creativity in custom designing jewelry and clothing. To show her commitment to giving back to society, Jasmine donates a portion of her business earnings to nursing homes and children in need. In the future, Jasmine plans to expand her service projects and continue to inspire others to get involved. She believes that everyone can make a meaningful contribution to the world regardless of age. Jasmine also enjoys playing basketball and creating digital content.
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