Award Speech

Alan Nguyen
Period 9
Honors English II
Awards Speech

            At birth one is given an opportunity; an opportunity to be part of something significant. As we develop we become aware of our abilities. With enough effort and work, we start to transform into what we are meant to be. In my case, I was able to change the dying world into a long-lasting one. To whom it may concern, thank you for the International Scientist of the Year Award of 2030. It is a true honor and I greatly appreciate those who have supported me throughout this process. Without your support, I would have never guessed I will be standing her today receiving this award; it is truly a blessing.

            I would like to give my commendations to, first and foremost my mother and father. Ever since I was young a child they have helped me to excel in my schoolwork. Back then I was a poor student; lacking the desire to thrive or the will to learn. I drove my parents to the point where they put me into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) summer program. At one point in the program, my peers and I met multiple scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians. Each one had given a presentation about their career and how it has affected their lifestyles. After listening to these presentations, these successful individuals had inspired me to exceed in the fields of math and science. From that moment on, I had the drive; the motivation to exceed in my schooling, especially with my math and science courses. I was able to graduate from the top school in the United States of America, Harvard University with a degree in Physics. I wouldn’t be where I am today without my parents concerning about my schooling.

            Everyone has probably asked themselves this particular question sometime in their life; “What can I do in life?” Your answer will change as mine did many times. I wanted to be a part of something big, something that stood out. I wanted to help others. Ideas poured into my head; bringing world peace or even ending world hunger. I wanted to do everything. But then I began to realize, these ambitions were not something I could do overnight.  Every day, the world’s supply of energy sources was thinning. Then the most marvelous idea popped into my head; I was going to find a new alternative energy source. Though, it might take years to find an alternative energy source, there is still hope.

I gathered a group of scientists and began our research for an alternative energy source in the lab of Harvard University. After seven years of hard work and countless effort, we have finally developed a solar panel system that has surpassed the capabilities of the original system. Before our contribution to the technology of solar panels, the original panels would have taken two weeks to power one house for a single night. With this new and improved technology we can now live on sunlight and provide our children a brighter day.

            I would like to thank you again for this award, but recognition is not necessary for my work. Being able to help the world survive and prosper for the future is more than enough. Our planet, Earth, is something we all need to be aware of and protect, so every contribution to it is helpful. If everyone is able to pitch in and have the desire to do work, we can have a brighter future for generations to come. This is just the beginning.  I plan on continuing my research and creating new ways to help the world’s energy supply. As Thomas Edison once said, “If we all did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.”