Spectrum Empowerment, founded by Harshita Ganga, received the Best Nonprofit in the Community Award for its exceptional work in empowering children with developmental disabilities through tailored STEAM and sports programs, as well as impactful community initiatives.

Harshita is a member and captain of Mason High School's three-time Varsity Tennis State Championship team, contributing to the school's impressive seven-year championship streak. Her leadership has played a pivotal role in the team’s success. The team was recognized by state representatives, honored at the Cincinnati Open and a Cincinnati Reds game for their achievements, and acknowledged by the school board all three years of Harshita's high school tenure, culminating in the prestigious ESPY Ring of Honor

Among a class of 950 students, Harshita was one of only a few juniors selected to receive the prestigious Comet Excellence Award. This recognition highlights her exceptional leadership and exemplary character, awarded to those who go beyond academic achievement to demonstrate integrity, empathy, and a commitment to making a positive impact. Harshita’s dedication to her school and community, both through her leadership roles and service initiatives, reflects the core values honored by this award.

Among a class of 950 students, Harshitha was one of only a few juniors chosen to receive the prestigious Comet Excellence Award. This award recognizes her outstanding leadership and exemplary character, given to students who go beyond academic achievement to demonstrate integrity, empathy, and a strong commitment to making a positive impact. Harshitha's dedication to both her school and community, through leadership roles and service initiatives, embodies the core values celebrated by this award.

Harshita contributed to the team’s achievement of 8th place at the National Chess Championship. The team also excelled at the Greater Miami Conference (GMC) Regionals and the State Chess Championship, showcasing strategic thinking and teamwork.

Harshita, a passionate advocate for those affected by cancer, received the Cincinnati Hero Award in recognition of her impactful efforts. Motivated by the loss of a schoolmate to acute myeloid leukemia (AML), she organized fundraising events that raised over $170,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) and earned her the LLS Hero Award in both 2022 and 2023. Additionally, she authored the mystery fiction book Hidden Secrets, which added $1,500 to the cause, and secured two research grants in her schoolmate’s name, supporting pediatric cancer research.

Harshita received the LLS 2023 Patient Support Mission Pillar Scholarship in recognition of her commitment to improving patient support services and advocating for accessible healthcare solutions, a mission she is deeply passionate about.

Harshita Ganga was awarded the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) Gold for her exceptional dedication to volunteerism and leadership.