Awards and Recognitions

Gold Medal; MTAC Orange Coast Cities Contemporary Music Festival

Gold Medal; Southern California Junior Bach Festival (2023)

Among the 27 selected winners from over 2500 applicants. Awarded scholarship from the Sylvia Shorey Barton Memorial and was invited to attend the Montecito International Music Festival in 2023.

Gold Medal; Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC) State Piano Concerto Competition (2023)

Awarded Gold medal statewide and invited to perform in the MTAC annual convention.

2x 1st Place Alternate; Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC) State Piano Solo Competition (2023)

Awarded 1st alternate statewide and invited to perform a masterclass in the MTAC annual convention.

Scholarship Recipient; Valerie Radlick Music Scholarship at Saddleback College (2024)

awarded annually to a deserving Saddleback College music student based on performance ability.

3rd Place; Pacific Stars International Competition (2024)

Awarded bronze medal from over 500 pianists from around the globe. received a scholarship to perform in the acclaimed Carneige Hall in New York and invited to attend the The Piano Concerto Festival in Paris and The Piano Island Festival.

Gold Medal; Southern California Philharmonic Young Artists Competition (2024)

Awarded Gold medal and a scholarship to perform a series of non-profit concerts with the Southern California Philharmonic in front of over 250 audiences. Invited to join the orchestra for a pianist role.

1st Place; Pacific Stars International Competition (2025)

Awarded Gold medal from over 500 pianist from around the globe. Received a scholarship to play in the winner’s recital in Carnegie Hall.

1st Place; The 33rd All-American and Canada Chinese Brush Painting and Calligraphy Competition (2024)

One of the most well-regarded North American Calligraphy competition. Awarded gold medal in Calligraphy division and a scholarship by the Foundation of Chinese Performing Arts.

Gold medal; Presidential Volunteer Service Award (2025)

With over 250 hours of annual service, awarded Gold medal for my non-profit’s efforts in Senior center and tutoring club.

CollegeBoard National Recognition Program: First-Generation Recognition Award, School Recognition Award

Awarded to students within the top 10% of class and recognized for academic excellence as a first-gen student.

AP Scholar with Distinction; College Board (2025)

Averaged 4.625 across 8 AP courses such as AP Computer Science A, AP Physics, AP US History, and AP English Language, awarded to students with 3.5 and above.

Student of the Month; Trabuco Hills High School (2025)

Recognized for outstanding musical contributions to the school.

2x Scholar Athlete; Trabuco Hills High School Varsity Lacrosse Team (2024) (2025)

Volunteer of the Year; Between You and I Non-Profit Organization

Recognized for extensive hours contributed to the organization to play music weekly and hosting art lessons for elders in local senior centers.

4th Place; Denison University International Piano Competition (2025)

Finalist; Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC) Panel Program (2025)

One of the most competitive piano programs in California. Panel finalist after a 3-round screening. Invited to perform in the annual MTAC convention.