InstructionIn not less than 1000 words, write a Personal Statement for the Joshua L. Smith Award. This award recognizes the leadership and vision of founding trustee Joshua L. Smith. During his three years as chair of the Excelsior College Board of Trustees, he encouraged the College to expand the graduate degree programs. Smith, a retired professor and director of the Program in Higher Education and Center for Urban Community College Leadership, New York University, School of Education, dedicated his career to education. This award specifically highlights graduates with volunteer or career experience in the field of education and is presented to a graduate receiving a master’s degree. A. You have just been selected for an award nomination, the next step in the selection process requires you to provide the selection committee with a personal statement. This personal statement will provide insight into your educational and personal experience, and how it has contributed to your achievement. Each award description on the nomination form includes the specific details your personal statement should address.