Leadership & Service

🏅Congressional Award – Gold Medal

U.S. Congress | Oct 2025

Recognized for completing a youth achievement program administered by the U.S. Congress, which included over 400 hours of voluntary public service and more than 200 hours each in personal development, physical fitness, and expedition/exploration.

🏅President’s Volunteer Service Award – Gold (3 Years)

AmeriCorps & Points of Light Foundation | 2022, 2023, 2024

Honored by the U.S. President for three consecutive years of dedicated volunteer service, reflecting consistent commitment to community impact.

Certificate of the President's Volunteer Service Award presented to Eunseo Whang, awarded in 2024, with logos of AmeriCorps and Points of Light at the bottom and a crest featuring an eagle at the top.
Certificate of the President's Volunteer Service Award for Eunseo Whaong, gold level, awarded in 2023 by AmeriCorps, featuring a crest with an eagle, stars, and shield, and a logo for Points of Light.
Certificate of the President's Volunteer Service Award, presented to Eunseo Whang, Gold level, 2022, by AmeriCorps and Points of Light. Features emblem with an eagle and American flag shield.

STEM & Computer Science

💻 American Computer Science League – Finalist (2 Years) 2023–2024, 2024–2025

AmeriCorps & Points of Light Foundation | 2022, 2023, 2024

Achieved finalist standing for two consecutive seasons in a national computer science competition that tests algorithm design, programming skills, and computational problem-solving.

Announcement from the American Computer Science League about the 2024 Finals competition, including details about date, time, registration fee, and payment options, with a red pay registration fee button at the bottom.
A screenshot of an email informing W. EunSeo about qualifying for the 2025 ACSL Finals, with details about the event date, registration fee, payment instructions, and a link to the finals leaderboard.

🤖 Microsoft AI-900: Azure AI Fundamentals – Certified 2025

Earned Microsoft’s industry-recognized certification validating foundational knowledge of artificial intelligence concepts and Azure AI services, including machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing.

Microsoft certification card for Whoang_Eunseo, for Azure AI Fundamentals, issued January 1, 2025, with credential ID 2050D772F47765A. The card features the Microsoft logo, a badge with the text 'Microsoft Certified Fundamentals,' and a signature.

Writing, Art & Academic Competitions

🏆 Harvard International Review Academic Writing Contest – Outstanding Writing Content Prize 2025

Awarded for the essay “How Smart City Initiatives by South Korea Can Shape Global Frameworks for Managing Shared Digital Assets” in a global academic writing competition hosted by the Harvard International Review.

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Certificate from Harvard International Review Academic Writing Contest awarded to Eunseo Whaong for completing a paper on South Korea's smart city initiatives and digital assets, signed by Sydney C Black and Elizabeth R Place, June 2025.

🏆 John Locke Institute Essay Competition – Commendation 2024

Commended for an essay examining the philosophical and political rationale behind public education versus private food markets.

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Certificate from the John Locke Institute awarded to Eunseo Hwaong for the 2024 Junior Global Essay Prize, presented at Grosvenor House, Park Lane, Mayfair, dated September 21, 2024.
A woman with long black hair, glasses, and a black blazer standing in front of a blue and white diamond patterned backdrop with the logos of John Locke Institute and JohnLocke.com.
A large banquet hall filled with people seated at round tables, with some standing and talking. There is a large screen displaying 'Global Essay Prize 2024 John Locke Institute,' and a poster with two illustrated people, along with framed portraits on easels and star-like lights on the dark backdrop.
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🏆Northeastern University London Essay Competition – Highly Commended 2025

Recognized for an analytical essay exploring the environmental costs of AI and proposing sustainable energy frameworks.

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Northeastern University London Essay Competition 2025 certificate awarded to Eunseo Whaong for outstanding essay in humanities or social sciences, signed by Dean Scott Wildman.

🏆Second Place – Youth in Policy National Essay Contest 2025

Honored for a nationally recognized policy essay arguing that AI should be integrated into STEM curricula rather than taught as a standalone core subject.

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Email front section with sender's name, date, and signature from Bergen County Academies, including a logo.
Screenshot of an email congratulating a person for winning second place in a civic youth essay contest.

🏆Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2025 Silver Key – Dramatic Script

: Fading Canvas

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Certificate from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, presented to Eunseo Whaong for 'Fading Canvas' and 'Dramatic Script', with a silver key symbol and a gold emblem at the top.

🏆Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2025 Honorable Mention – Journalism

: South Korea’s Gender Divide : A Nation’s Fertility Crisis

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Certificate of Honorable Mention from Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, presented to Eunseo Whaong for Science Fiction & Fantasy in 2025.

🏆Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2025 Honorable Mention – Science Fiction & Fantasy

: The Miracle Of Life

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Certificate of Honorable Mention from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, presented to Eunseo Whaong for works on South Korea's gender divide, a nation's fertility crisis, and journalism.

🏆National Honor Society (NHS) – Bergen County Academies ChapterInducted October 2025

Recognized for outstanding scholarship, leadership, service, and character; invited to the formal induction ceremony on November 20, 2025.

🏆Award Winner, KPAC 1st Annual 2025 Lunar New Year Art Contest

- Recognized for outstanding artistic achievement in the Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi P.C. Award category, hosted by the Korean Parents Advisory Council (KPAC). Demonstrated creativity and cultural expression in an art competition celebrating Lunar New Year traditions. Received a prize of $350 for this accomplishment.

🏆Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2026 Gold Key –Critical Essay

: The Mind’s Mirror

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🏆Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2026 Honorable Mention – Journalism

: SEOUL’S SOARING HOUSING PRICES TEST THE RESILIENCE OF A CITY

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🏆Notable Award, 2025 Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest

  • Recognized for outstanding achievement in the Visual Art: Handcrafted category of the international 2025 Ocean Awareness Contest, selected from 6,300+ submissions worldwide.

  • Awarded for artistic storytelling that explored the contest theme “Connections to Nature: Looking Inside, Going Outside,” demonstrating depth, environmental reflection, and powerful creative expression.

  • Work will be featured in Bow Seat’s official online Gallery following the public winners announcement, joining a global community of young artists advocating for a healthier, more sustainable world.

🏆Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2026 Silver Key – Sculpture

: The Breath We Borrow: When Water, Air, and Life Begin to Break

🏆2026 – NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (NJ Affiliate Honorable Mention)

: Selected among top high school computing students in New Jersey for achievement in AI research, technical development, and innovation in socially impactful technology projects.