Laalitya has been working towards the Congressional Award since June of 2017. Since then she had completed five levels of the award, and is working towards completing the highest level of Gold Medal. As of today, she has achieved the Bronze, Silver and Gold Certificates and in July 2019 was presented the Bronze and Silver Medal by Ohio  Representative Mr. Steve Chabot.

Laalitya being presented the Bronze and Silver Medal by Representative Steve Cabot

Laalitya and her Congressional Award Medals

For this honor, Laalitya has had to focus on 4 different areas of improvement as outlined by the Congressional Communities. She had performed over 800 hours in the categories of volunteering, personal development, physical fitness and expedition/exploration. By the time of achievement for the Gold Medal she will have almost worked for 1,000 hours on improving herself, her community and the entire world around her!
Laalitya's focus for this award has been centered around STEM. She has volunteered at local STEM organizations and camps and has continued to work on her personal STEM journey as well.