Governor's Volunteer Service Award 2012

Serve Illinois recently awarded the 2012 Governor's Volunteer Service Awards. I was honored to receive the Northeast Illinois youth division. In April I traveled down to Springfield for the reception held at the Governor Pat Quinn's mansion. I had a wonderful time meeting the other 23 recipients from all over Illinois. I enjoy giving back to my community through DARE America, Holiday Heroes, Feed My Starvung Children, and other organizations.

India Independence Day parade

On August 19th I walked in the Indian Independence Day parade in Schaumburg. I was joined by the Miss India Illinois queens. It was wonderful meeting the Mayors of town I live in and the town I go to school in; Schaumburg & Hoffman Estates. I had a great time with new and old friends.

Miss Teen International 2012

One thing I love about Chicago - many amazing Nationals get held in this beautiful city every year. I enjoyed watching the Miss Teen International Pageant downtown on July 28th. The contestants were fierce and fabulous, congratulations to the new winner!

Feed My Starving Children

On August 20th, I went with my Holiday Heroes team (Holiday Heroes is a teen volunteer group I founded last year) to the Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg. We all had a wonderful time packing food into boxes to be shipped to over 70 different countries! FMSC is a great organization that really makes a difference in the world. I can't wait to go back again sometime. :)

Fourth of July parade

I loved getting to know my Miss, Preteen, and Princess sister queens this year. We rode together in the Libertyville Fourth of July parade. Happy birthday America!

Crowning

Thank you for visiting my blog! I was honored to win the title of Miss Northern Suburbs' Outstanding Teen 2012 in January. It was a fantastic experience competing for the title of Miss Illinois' Outstanding Teen 2012 in June in Marion, IL. This blog will cover a few of my appearances throughout the year!
Thank-you,
Isha Jog