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Education Award Applications Deadline is January 30
November 27, 2008
The Greater Meriden Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that they will again offer the Sanford S. Shorr Education Awards to area residents in pursuit of higher education. Awards are given to Meriden residents graduating from area high schools. Another award is available for a student returning to college for another year.We are pleased to offer additional awards from the Chamber's Hispanic Member Outreach Committee that was formed in October 2005. Applicants must be Hispanic Meriden students graduating from high school or returning to college. Proceeds for these awards are generated through the annual golf tournament and additional fund-raisers through the Hispanic Member Outreach Committee.
Over the past 21 years, over 65 awards have been presented to area residents, totaling over $60,000.
The Sanford S. Shorr Chamber of Commerce Education Awards are made annually by the Greater Meriden Chamber of Commerce to students who are residents of Meriden. They are in honor of Sanford S. Shorr who served as an Executive Vice President of the Greater Meriden Chamber of Commerce for 29 years. The winners exemplify the high values, outstanding character and dedication to the community that have epitomized the life of Mr. Shorr. Thus, the essential criteria consist of high character, service to school, community and others, and scholastic achievement.
Applications have been distributed to the area high school Guidance Offices. They may also be downloaded from the Chamber web site: www.meridenchamber.com. Click on the Resources tab, then Community Services. The completed applications must be returned to the Chamber by January 30, 2009.
The recipients will be presented with certificates at the 113th Greater Meriden Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Dinner to be held in April 2009.
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