WGC Supports the Conexiones Excellence Awards!

WGC Immediate Past Chair Barb Van Winkle was honored to attend the Conexiones Excellence Award Ceremony on May 22, 2024 at the Central Branch Library and support the award winners for the Women's Giving Circle of Howard County Leadership Award. 

​"I was honored to represent the Women's Giving Circle of Howard County at the Conexiones Excellence Award Ceremony!" said Barb Van Winkle. "We are proud of our partnership with Conexiones and incredibly proud of the amazing young women receiving support for their talent and community service."

The awards were given to Amanda Mejia Benitez (Mt. Hebron High School) and Natalie Thomas (Long Reach High School), both who demonstrated through their applications a history of community service and strong academic achievement.  

"We are grateful for the funding the Women's Giving Circle has generously provided, and make these awards possible to help Hispanic youth advance their educational careers" said Haydee Herrera, Conexiones Board Member. "The award ceremony is our way of coming together to celebrate the students and thank you, the HCPSS staff, and the community members who have helped us make these awards possible."

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