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Midstate Chamber Announces 2020 Education Award Recipients
These students were chosen after a formal application was reviewed by a selection committee.
Press release from the Midstate Chamber of Commerce:
Aug. 11, 2020
The Education Awards Committee of the Midstate Chamber is very pleased to announce the 2020 recipients. These students were chosen after a formal application was reviewed by our selection committee.
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We will be recognizing our 2020 Student Education Award winners on Tuesday, Aug. 11 (5-6p) at Downtown Freezy Freezes, 55 West Main Street. Join us in congratulating our future leaders. Program will begin promptly at 5:30 - outside, taking necessary precautions including social distancing, masking, etc.
The Sanford S. Shorr Education Award, is presented based on essential criteria of high character, service to community, school and others. This year’s winner is Eugene Bertrand from H.T. Wilcox Technical High School.
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The Hispanic Outreach Leaders in Action Committee Award is for a graduating Hispanic high school student. This year’s winner from Orville H. Platt High School is Raynia Martinez
Annelise Montuori from Francis T. Maloney High School has been awarded the Dan M. Hunter Community Service Education Award which is presented by the Young Business Leaders of CT. This award is given annually to an area graduating student who shows exemplary grades in the classroom, above average participation in school-related activities, and has proven to be a valued asset to the community in which he/she lives or attends school. The guidelines of this award are based on the ideals of Dan Hunter, who believed in hard work, family, and serving his community.
Our fourth award is the Bruce H. Kannenberg & Jonal Laboratories, Inc. Education Award. This is a 4 year award for a Meriden resident graduating from a Meriden Public School who will be pursuing a degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or Business. This year’s recipient is Natasha Sattar from Orville H. Platt High School.
A fifth award, provided through the Frank A. and Charlotte G. Young Memorial Fund, is an annual award for a Meriden high school student that excels in the field of science and/or math. The recipient is Antonio Martinez III.
The Chamber Members and Board of Directors would like to congratulate all the outstanding recipients on their achievements and extend their best wishes as these students continue their educational pursuits.
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