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Anjali Velamala bags CU Boulder Community Impact Award
The award is presented annually to CU Boulder engineering students who exemplify leadership and service.
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Bhavana P - Wed, 30, Apr 2025
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- University of Colorado Boulder
Anjali Velamala /
The University of Colorado Boulder senior Anjali Velamala received the Community Impact Award, presented by the College of Engineering and Applied Science.
Velamala, a double major in environmental engineering and applied mathematics, was also recognized as one of two recipients of the Outstanding Graduate Award from the Environmental Engineering Program.
Also read: University of Maryland honors Richa Mathur with Impact Award
The Community Impact Award acknowledges students who have made significant contributions to their campus and broader communities through leadership, service and interdisciplinary engagement. Velamala’s approach to sustainability, both academically and personally, stood out a mong this year’s honorees.
“I’ve spent countless hours expanding my craft of handmade, sustainable living,” she said. “These rituals aren’t just hobbies—they’re a reminder that sustainability isn’t just something I study, it’s something I live, one small, intentional act at a time. I think receiving this award reflects my commitment to interdisciplinary learning and honoring the human side of engineering,” she said.
Reflecting on her journey, Velamala encourages students to step out of their comfort zones. “Try new things with an open heart. Community will follow,” she said.
After graduation, Velamala plans to intern as a process engineer at a water treatment facility before traveling to more than a dozen countries, including Thailand, South Africa and Egypt.
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