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Recognition
 Honorary LL.DRecipient of the Honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.), conferred in recognition of contributions to education, youth leadership, public service, and global advocacy. Delivered the 2026 Convocation Address. Youngest honorary degree recipient in University of the Fraser Valley history. |  BC Achievement Award 2026The BC Achievement Awards are a set of prestigious, annual awards designed to recognize exceptional individuals, businesses, and organizations in British Columbia that make positive community impacts |  Forbes 30 Under 30, Education, 2026Recognized for a decade of work championing education equity—from founding SPARK Foundation at 14, to teaching and designing college-level courses for 1,700+ students, to shaping digital-equity policy with global partners. Selected for creating youth-centered learning models that empower students to lead, thrive, and transform their communities. |
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 Governor General’s Award in Commemoration of the Persons CaseThis award honours the legacy of the Famous Five - the women who fought to have women recognized as “persons” under Canadian law. Today, on Persons Day in Canada (October 18), we honour the 1929 decision that made that recognition a reality - and all those who’ve carried their work forward, building a more equal and inclusive Canada. |  RBC Top 100 Women Leader in CanadaRochelle Prasad was named one of RBC’s Top 100 Women Leaders in Canada, a national recognition celebrating trailblazing women who are creating meaningful change across industries and communities. This prestigious honour highlights Rochelle’s leadership in education, youth engagement, and global advocacy. As a teacher, nonprofit founder, and international policy adviser, Rochelle continues to champion equity, access, and youth voice on a national and global scale. Her work reflects the very valu |  WFUNA Leader of the YearIssued by World Federation of United Nations Associations · Apr 2024- WFUNA supports and encourages youth engagement and participation through our UNAs as well as through the broader WFUNA Youth Network. By recognizing a Young Leader of the Year, WFUNA aims to find, select, and share the achievements of an exceptional young person to a wider audience and highlight their contributions to our organization. |
 Canada's Emerging Leader BC & The North 2022Ms. Prasad has been recognized by the government of Canada in the 2021 Emerging Leader category for BC and the North. Rochelle Prasad is a well thought: social entrepreneur, author, UN SDG advocate, and educator. She will be awarded a lapel pin, a certificate signed by the Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, a grant of $5000, at an intimate ceremony in Ottawa on December 5th. Viewers at home can watch the ceremony here at 5:30pm ESThttps://www.youtube.com/c/Employmen |  Surrey Board of Trade Emerging LeaderThe Surrey Women in Business Awards recognizes women that are making Surrey such a dynamic and vibrant city,” said Anita Huberman, president and CEO of the board. “The Surrey Women in Business Team through the Surrey Board of Trade are revving up the recognition and opportunities for women in business.” |  The LIST NYCThe Conversationalist is the go-to destination for amplifying Gen Z voices. I am a proud member of their global Gen Z community dedicated to breaking open echo chambers and unifying the world, one conversation at a time. You can spot a familiar name on their 2020-2021 LIST as a featured honouree award recipient in the Amplify Category, along side super incredible world changers and celebrities. |
 Globe and MailGlobe and Mail Top 50 Change Makers in Canada 2021 |  Diana Award 2020ROCHELLE PRASAD SPARK FOUNDATION_SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA_AGE 21 After recognising the difficulties that many young people in her area face such as gang involvement, Rochelle co-founded the ‘Surrey Youth Safety Council’, which aims to reduce youth crime through in-school workshops and mentorship. Rochelle is also the founder of SPARK Foundation which works to empower the next generation through life education programs. Rochelle leads workshops around the world, has run camps and communit |  Governor General Medal of SovereigntySPARK Foundation receives Governor General Sovereignty Medal |
 Community Service Youth initiativeCommunity Service Youth initiative |  Surrey Now Leader Community Awards 2019Surrey Now Leader Community Awards 2019 |  Women of Distinction2019 |
 Canada 150 AwardsRecognizing community leaders and volunteers across Canada |  Surrey Board of TradeTop 25 Under 25. Recognizing community projects and citizens that are making a positive difference in Surrey BC. |  Canadian Fiji OrganazitionVolunteer/leadership community award for local and global sustainable development projects |
 Soroptimist InternationalRecognizing young women leaders in our Province of British Columbia |  Remax Quest for ExcellenceActive community leaders with a high academic standing |  Girl Guides of CanadaRecognizing girls with a passion for local and global engagement |
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