Washington, D.C.
to the United States
Issued to
Annalise Richardson
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Issue date: September 6, 2025
ID: 02af0c11-211e-40ac-a33a-08bd5f8dfdd1
Issued by
Langley World Affairs Club
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Type
Achievement
Level
Advanced
Format
Hybrid
Description
The Pioneer Award
Presented on September 6, 2025, in Washington, D.C., to each of the 71 Fairfax County students who submitted an original essay for the inaugural Bernardo de Gálvez Essay Contest. This distinction honors their initiative, insight, and commitment to exploring diplomacy, international alliance, and the enduring legacy of Bernardo de Gálvez.
As the founding cohort of what is now a growing national tradition, the Original 71 played a vital role in launching this effort and are formally invited by the Ambassador of Spain to the United States to be recognized for helping elevate Gálvez’s rightful place in American history.
The contest was created by the founder and President of the Langley High School World Affairs Club, Ryan Minton, who was inspired by his visit to the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C., on February 14, 2025. His goal was to offer middle and high school students across Fairfax County Public Schools a meaningful way to engage with history, diplomacy, and international understanding.