Shelly Omer, a student at AMIT Wasserman Ma’ale Adumim High School for Girls, was one of 11 students recognized nationally for leadership and community involvement. The annual Ministry of Education prize is in memory of 16 year old Elad Riven, a volunteer firefighter, who lost his life helping to fight the Carmel Hills fire in December 2010. Minister of Education Naftali Bennett presided over the ceremony that took place this week in Haifa.
Shelly Omer won the prize for her involvement in local, regional and national Student Council initiatives. She serves as chairperson of the Student Council at her school and vice chair of the District Council and is active in the National Student Council. In addition, Shelly co-leads a program that trains young leaders in communities throughout Israel.
AMIT Wasserman Principal Brenda Horwitz-Prawer praised Shelly’s dedication to youth and the community. “Shelly is a natural leader and a role model,” said the principal, “and fulfills all of her roles with responsibility, tireless energy and kindness.”
