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Leadership through Inspiration and Example

Junior Annet Lopez-Pinedo, a student at Godwin Heights High School, has earned a Youth Award from the Committee to Honor César E. Chávez for her exceptional leadership skills.

As the owner of her own bakery, Annet Sweets, Annet compares leadership to baking, emphasizing the importance of balance.

The dough can’t be too heavy or it falls off the stick, and the chocolate can’t be too thin or it’ll break
, she says. Similarly, leadership is about finding the right balance between guiding and empowering others.

Annet's approach to leadership is centered around inspiring and helping others reach their goals.

I don’t want people to follow me just for the sake of it — I want to help them become leaders themselves
, she explains. This philosophy has earned her recognition, including the Committee to Honor César E. Chávez Youth Award for exemplifying principles of service, justice, and nonviolence.

Annet's achievements demonstrate her commitment to making a positive impact. The Youth Award is a testament to her dedication to inspiring and empowering others.

Author's summary: Annet Lopez-Pinedo receives award for leadership.

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