"Jeminye has distinguished herself by demonstrating courage and dedication to her family and those around her," said her father, an Air Force Reservist who nominated her for the contest.

"During my last deployment overseas, Jeminye served her community by participating in her Legacy Leaders/Impact 46 organization that works to improve cities through collaborative partnerships. During my absence she volunteered to the local Co-Op organization to help serve low income families by stocking food and helping families load up groceries into their vehicles.

At school, Jeminye did not slow down but was a leader and role model as a cadet in JROTC. She is currently a SSgt and a part of the Discovery Raiders and Drill team competing in weekly state-wide competitions. This did not stop her from her other activities as she was juggling JROTC, basketball, and Women’s Flag Football and attending and graduating from the Lawrenceville Police Academy after being selected. In total Jeminye was recognized by the school for being apart of seven after-school activities!