The recipients of the 2023 Reagan Leadership Medal

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announces the recipients of the 2023 Reagan Leadership Medal.

(Simi Valley Calif.) Today, The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Reagan Leadership Medal. The program was started as a way to recognize the accomplishments of graduating high school seniors who exemplify the traits of drive, humility and service before self.

“The Reagan Leadership Medal provides a unique way to recognize outstanding talent among graduating seniors across the country,” said Chief Learning Officer Janet Tran. “The locally controlled nomination process allows high school counselors and administrators the autonomy to select their most deserving student. In this way we are putting the power back in the classroom where it belongs.”

While each of the 324 recipients are all leaders in their own right following are just three examples of the outstanding students who were awarded the 2023 Reagan Leadership Medal:

Monache High School Counselor Flor Sozinho wrote about her school’s student nominee: “Janessa Alba is an incredibly disciplined individual. She has worked tirelessly to reach her goals while maintaining a great attitude putting her family first. Janessa makes time for her family, friends, church, and academics without skipping a beat and that is a truly admirable quality.

Whatever she ends up doing as a career, she will cause waves and be a force to reckon with. I am beyond proud of her!”

Crescenta Valley High School Counselor Karen Carlson added about her school’s student nominee: "Like Reagan himself, Vienna Panossian is a mesmerizing and exceptionally compelling orator with a remarkable ability to connect with anyone."

Newbury Park High School Assistant Principal Carly Adams summed up her student nomination as follows: “Deepa was chosen for her well-roundedness. She volunteers and does community service, she is a leader for multiple groups and clubs, she is an athlete, and a scholar. She has a true passion for leadership and uses it to make change, inspire growth, and to be a positive role model. She is someone who does and will continue to make a positive difference in this world.”

Congratulations to the 324 Reagan Leadership Medal winners for 2023 listed in alphabetical order.