A selection of Victoria’s most significant recognitions in advocacy, journalism, education, and community impact.
Victoria received a Gracie Award at age 13 for Victoria’s Amazing World, the website she created to educate, inspire, and share her passion for animals and wildlife. The honor recognized the impact of the website and the work Victoria was doing as a young interviewer, educator, journalist, and animal advocate.
Victoria was named the top youth volunteer in New York State through the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards and was honored in Washington, D.C. The recognition celebrated her extraordinary commitment to service and the impact of her work educating others and advocating for animals and wildlife.
Victoria was honored on the floor of the New York State Assembly and officially recognized as an Ambassador for Pets & Wildlife. The citation acknowledged her dedication to animal advocacy, education, humane treatment, and raising awareness for pets and wildlife.
Beyond her major honors, Victoria’s work has also been recognized through federal, state, local, educational, and community awards and acknowledgments.
Victoria received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition. Presented to Victoria by Congressman Lee Zeldin on August 15, 2016.
Victoria received the President’s Volunteer Service Award during President Barack Obama’s presidency in recognition of her volunteer service.
At age 10, Victoria received special recognition from Dowling College in the field of Arts and Sciences.
Recipient of multiple federal, state, local, and community proclamations, citations, and recognition awards.
Elected officials, educators, and nonprofit leaders who have seen Victoria’s work firsthand have described the impact of her advocacy, volunteerism, education, and community involvement.
Since the age of 10, Ms. Bonavita has donated her time to Animal Welfare, working as an animal educator and journalist. Her impressive work has earned the title of Ambassador.
I am confident that Victoria will have the platform to help educate and inspire others to better appreciate the world we live in.
It was because of her incredible work that we invited her to New York State Capitol to participate in the Animal Advocacy Day to bring her message to the lawmakers of New York State to show just how important the lives of pets and animals are to Victoria and all of those who listen and follow her.
Victoria has the perfect personality to compassionately educate and bring awareness to what exists in our own backyards.
Every once in a while as a teacher you come across a student who was going to make a difference. I believe in my heart that Victoria is one of them. So get ready world because here she comes and if you are lucky she will touch your life as well.
Although Victoria visited our school briefly, she impacted our students and faculty profoundly.