Lincoln Foundation, Baird, and  Kosair for Kids are pleased to announce Hussein Almosawi as the 2023 recipient of the Dr. Samuel Award of Excellence.

Hussein is a Butler Traditional High School graduate.  He participated in the Whitney M. YOUNG Scholars Program® for six years. Hussein took six AP courses and 10 Dual Credit classes throughout high school through the University of Louisville and Jefferson Community & Technical College. In addition to maintaining all As in rigorous classes, he was also involved in multiple clubs such as Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Kentucky Youth Assembly (KYA), Kentucky United Nations Assembly (KUNA), robotics, chess, soccer, National Honor Society (NHS), and Beta Club. He held leadership positions such as vice president of FBLA, vice president of KYA, vice president of KUNA, and Secretary of NHS. Hussein also participated in the prestigious KY Governor’s Scholars Program.

Hussein is actively involved in his community and his school. He is a soccer coach for Gutermuth Elementary School and volunteers for the Salvation Army. Hussein is also one of the founding members of Al-Zahrah Islamic Center of Louisville Youth Group. He helps tutor younger participants and sponsors activities such as soccer matches. He supports his community in an effort to end social, racial, and socioeconomic barriers.

Hussein holds the distinction of being one of the 150 students nationally (out of 91,000 applicants) to receive the Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship. Like the Dr. Samuel Robinson Award of Excellence, the Coca-Cola award recognizes students for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.

Hussein plans to attend the University of Louisville Speed School and double major in Computer Science & Engineering and Electrical Engineering.