The passing of Carmelita Jean, one of the founders of Awareness Washington County (AWC), will be felt by many whose lives she touched, those who have benefited from knowing her. AWC is a training program to provide those who live or work in Washington County the tools to succeed as leaders in the community. Carmelita was passionate about AWC and the program has become nationally recognized.
“Carmelita Jean is the Godmother to Awareness Washington County.”, said Nathan Bills, President of the Board of Directors for AWC. “She was a driving factor in our creation. She set a standard for servant leadership and training excellence that we strive to meet even today. Her influence and stewardship laid a groundwork for AWC of excellence, fiscal stability, and love for her community.”
At the board meeting held Monday, August 30th, the board discussed ways to keep Carmelita Jean ever present in the organization that grew from her vision.
“In honor of her passion, drive, and commitment to the success of Awareness Washington County, the Board of Directors unanimously voted to create a scholarship to carry on her legacy.”, Bills said. “The Carmelita Jean Memorial Scholarship is the first named scholarship in AWC history, and will benefit members of this community that Carmelita loved so dearly.”
According to Deni Stempowski, Executive Director of AWC, “The Carmelita Jean Memorial Scholarship will be used to give one person in our community the opportunity to grow as a leader to serve our Washington County . AWC is dedicated to providing an informative, fun, and life altering program that Carmelita would be proud of! The scholarship will be available yearly, starting this year.”
If you are interested in participating in Awareness Washington County and applying for this scholarship, visit the website at www.awarenesswashingtoncounty.