Jaliyah Nelson
Jaliyah graduated from Pickering High School's French Immersion Program, where she won various highest proficiency and honor roll awards. She also earned level B2 French fluency certification which is recognized internationally. Jaliyah is currently studying at Toronto Metropolitan University, pursuing an Architectural Science degree. Jaliyah's passion for making an impact in her community led her to volunteer to support women during a computer literacy program, start her own winter accessory initiative for a local shelter, and take on various roles during her school's food drive. Her goals are to gain a Master's in Architecture and open her own firm while staying connected to the community. Jaliyah uses "you are the architect of your own life" to motivate her to continue reaching her goals.
Ruth Bader Ginsberg, or "Notorious RBG" as she has been coined by Shana Knizhnik, was an American icon of epic proportions. As remembered by the American Bar Association, "It is undeniable that the late Justice Ginsburg transformed the legal profession, the Supreme Court, and the fabric of American society through her tireless advocacy for gender equity. She was a brilliant legal scholar who left a mark on American jurisprudence both in her role on the Court and as an advocate." NSHSS hopes to honor the blazing legacy of "Notorious RBG" by awarding ten (10) applicants with $1,000 each for their efforts to embody the spirit of RBG within their own communities.