Girls World Expo honor for Indian

FRESNO, CA — Aarti Nigam was selected as a 2017 ‘Girls World Expo Girl of Merit,’ which recognizes the exceptional effort recipients have made to serve their community and the leadership and inspiration that effort has provided to young women.

The Indian American woman received her award in a March 5 ceremony at the DoubleTree Convention Center Hotel in Fresno, Calif., where she delivered a brief acceptance speech, thanking those who have been a positive influence in her life. The ceremony opened the Girls World Expo day.

Girls World Expo is national movement of one-day events for teenage girls, designed to create community and support girls’ potential.

Girls of Merit are nominated by friends and family, and honorees are selected for their vision, tenacity, compassion and commitment to excellence.