Teen Volunteer of the Year Award Recognizes Bailey Diamond

North Atlanta High School Junior, Bailey Diamond learned early on in life the value of service to all humankind and the ripple effect even small acts may make around the world.

Last fall, Bailey earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, for her Edgy Veggie Project. Earning this award is the highest recognition a Girl Scout can accomplish. Her project incorporated workshops around Buckhead for kids, teens, and adults educating them about healthy eating and body image.

Through fundraising, Bailey was able to distribute printed reusable canvas bags to encourage
environmental sustainability among her workshop attendees. She created a Clean Eating Club at North Atlanta High School. Combined with the thoughtfulness of her Instagram campaign, she is proud to see that she has made an impact across the nation.

With more than 115 hours of service, Bailey has not only impacted her high school, but has also used leftover funds raised to make a large donation to the Peachtree Road Farmers Market for supplies from their ongoing wish list, including stamps, sidewalk chalk, and duct tape.

In addition to her efforts to educate and instill new ways of healthy living, Bailey also volunteers as a talent coach at Sutton Middle School's Showcase talent show each spring, giving back to others who love performing arts. Among her many talents, Bailey enjoys playing her guitar and singing at the Peachtree Road Farmers Market whenever the opportunity will allow. She is active at NAHS in the Environmental Club, National Art Honors Society, and North Star talent show, among other things. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in the fine arts or environment.

Bailey will be recognized as the 3rd place winner of The Teen Volunteer of the Year Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals. The organization recognizes teens who are making a positive impact on the community through hard work and service. Bailey was chosen because of her outstanding volunteer work for launching the impactful clean eating initiative that displays her commitment to service, community and being a part of the solution in our world.

Aisha Harris, Committee Chair for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Atlanta Chapter, and the 2018 National Philanthropy Day team announced the winners of this years, National Philanthropy Day Teen in October. The winners will be recognized at the AFP National Philanthropy Day Award Luncheon on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the Georgia Aquarium.