Piscataway High School senior Tanvi Narava has received a prestigious honor for her continued work to raise awareness of the opioid crisis and help those afflicted by it.

Narava took part in Duke University’s MaryAnn Black Distinguished Health Equity Symposium 2025 in early February, where she delivered a presentation on opioid overdose education and prevention. She earned the MaryAnn Black Health Equity Impact Award in the youth category.

"I was shocked ... and excited," said Narava, who plans on majoring in public health as a pre-med student in college. "Winning this award at Duke University is not just an honor − it’s a call to action for young leaders everywhere to step up and make a difference."

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