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2025 Young Citizen of the Year
This Westie is awarded to a high school student in the Westlake area who has contributed time, energy, and heart to both their school community and the Westlake community at large. It is in recognition of their outstanding contributions through community service activities that have made them an inspirational role model for other students in the Westlake community.
(see below for past winners)
Finalist: Mayan Kasturi
Mayan Kasturi is a student leader whose service has made a meaningful impact by expanding access to STEM and health education throughout the Westlake community. As President-Elect of HOSA, Mayan led a major health initiative by organizing a blood drive that collected enough blood to save 150 lives.
Beyond campus, Mayan serves as President of the Teen Advisory Board for ATX Kids Club, where he designed a STEM-focused summer camp week inspiring hundreds of children ages 7–13. As Co-Founder of the Association of Future Scientists, he further expanded access by publishing educational articles with over 1,000 reads and organizing hands-on science events at Laura’s Library for more than 200 children.
His sustained commitment to service has earned him two YMSL Platinum Service Awards and two Presidential Volunteer Service Awards (Gold). Through leadership and dedication, Mayan continues to empower younger students and strengthen the community.
Finalist: Parker Lamme
Parker Lamme is a content creator and community leader whose work has strengthened communication and school spirit across Westlake. For four years, Parker covered Westlake Varsity Football as a reporter for VAR Austin, filming more than 57 games, producing over 60 videos, and conducting more than 45 athlete interviews that celebrated achievement and community pride.
She also contributed to Chap Recap as a producer, videographer, and reporter, helping create weekly school broadcasts viewed by more than 2,500 students. Parker used her passion for film to produce the “Ride Safe Westlake” public service announcement in partnership with local police, promoting e-bike safety and earning an Eanes ISD Hero Award.
Beyond media, Parker is an active volunteer and longtime Camp Mystic camper. Following Hill Country flooding, she helped distribute over $11,000 in donated toys to affected children. Her leadership reflects consistency, humility, and a deep commitment to service.
Finalist: Tara Srinivasan
Tara Srinivasan exemplifies how personal passions can drive meaningful societal change. Drawing on 12 years of Western and Indian dance training, she authored the HarperCollins-published children’s book For I Am Me and I Am Strong, which encourages young readers to embrace self-identity and authenticity. Proceeds from the book have funded thousands of copies for underserved children through the Miracle Foundation, the Andy Roddick Foundation, and other charitable partners. Tara launched the book and led a panel of coming-of-age authors at the 2025 Texas Book Festival and is the subject of the award-winning PBS documentary CENTERSTAGE, which celebrates cultural identity and self-expression.
Motivated by the positive impact of dance on her own mental health, Tara led a teen wellness workshop at the 2025 SXSW Conference and created jivetothrive.com, an AI-powered self-help platform for youth. Inspired by summiting Mount Kilimanjaro and Everest Base Camp, she supports education and essential gear for porters through The Kindness Campaign. At Westlake High School, Tara dances on Hyline as Community Outreach Board Lead, founded ChapTHON to support Dell Children’s, and served as the 2025 Eanes ISD Convocation Emcee. In recognition of her community impact, Tara received the 2025 Congressional Award Silver Medal! Through leadership and service, Tara continues to inspire others to use their passions for good.
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