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A Central High School student-leader has been named as the Lowndes County Childrens Policy Council May Character in Action award recipient.

Aziya Flynna, a rising senior at Central, was nominated by her teacher, Christina Carter, for the “can-do” attitude with which she approaches every aspect of student life. 

“It is with pleasure that I recommend Aziya Flynn for the Character in Action award,” Flynn said. “She is a student who exemplifies integrity, compassion, and dedication in everything she does. Through her accomplishments and her day-to-day life, Miss Flynn exhibits the kind of character that inspires others, uplifting those around her.”

Carter said Flynn maintains a strong 4.2 grade point average GPA while being enrolled in eight college classes through dual enrollment. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and the National Society of High School Scholars and was selected to participate in the Huntingdon College Economics and Business Summer Program. 

“Her commitment to excellence is not just in the rigor of her academic pursuits but in her curiosity, discipline, and continued performance at the highest level,” Carter said in her nomination.

At the Alabama FBLA State Leadership Conference (SLC) held in Mobile on April 16 – 17, Flynn was elected as FBLA state president and said she was inspired to run for the office of state president because of having witnessed other Lowndes County students who worked for and achieved statewide success.

“Just seeing them on stage and networking with people, developing skills such as communication, leadership and being able to speak publicly inspired me,” Flynn said. “When I first came to high school, that was not something I thought I could do. Seeing how FBLA made an impact on people’s lives made me want to experience that as well.”

Beyond the classroom, Carter described Flynn as someone who is deeply involved in school and community leadership. She serves as Junior Class President, Career Tech Ambassador, and Central High School Ambassador, and is an active member of both JROTC and the newly installed FBLA State President. 

“These are not merely titles — she approaches each with intention, maturity, and a sincere desire to lead by example,” Carter said. 

Flynn is distinguished among her peers by displaying an unwavering commitment to service and a love for people. 

“She is always looking for ways to encourage her teachers and be kind,” Carter said. “Her service is extensive and includes organizing food drives, nursing home visits, campus clean-up days and educational activities such as ‘Careers on Wheels.’ She participates in each of these acts of service with humility and kindness, a servant-leader approach that is both rare and effective.”

According to Carter, peers and colleagues all describe Flynn as dependable, compassionate, persistent and approachable. 

“She leads by quiet strength and is courteous and considerate to all individuals,” Carter said. “Aziya Flynn always acts with integrity and dignity, whether behind the scenes or in the forefront. Not only does she hold herself to high moral standards, but also she encourages others to do the same.”

For embodying the traits that the award seeks to recognize: compassion, leadership, humility, and resiliency, Flynn was chosen from among students nominated by schools across Lowndes County. 

“Not only is she a top student and leader—she is an outstanding young woman who practices her values daily and is an exemplar of character in action,” Flynn said.

Award recipients like Flynn receive a certificate of recognition with a program t-shirt and $100 Walmart gift card from the Childrens Policy Council. The effort is aimed and honoring and promoting positive behaviors among students.