10/19/2002 Master Samantha, The Individual Volunteer of the Year;
The Purple Lotus Internaltional School, the Volunteer Organization of the Year

On Oct 19, 2002, Master Samantha was awarded the Individual Volunteer of the Year; The Purple Lotus International Buddist School was awarded Volunteer Organization of the Year by Union City, CA. Master Samantha and Lamas at Purple Louts International School attended the Volunteer Recognition Ceremony and Brunch hosted at the Union City Community Center.