The Alliance of Women Executives (AWE) held its 7th annual scholarship awards ceremony on May 7th at the Wellington National Golf Club. The event, emceed by WPTV news anchor Shannon Cake, saw the recognition of 24 deserving high school graduates awarded scholarships.
Sponsors for the event included Plastridge Insurance, Universal Property and Casualty Insurance, Florida Power & Light, Flagler Credit Union and Quatrro Business Solution Services.
Each scholarship recipient received a new laptop, a Maxwell Career Assessment and a one year membership to the Young Professional Group of the Boynton Beach Online Chamber. Additionally, Prom Beach invited scholarship recipients to select formal wear for future events.
A highlight of the evening was awarding the first multiyear scholarship to one fortunate student, adding an element of surprise and excitement to the event.
The scholarship recipients come from diverse backgrounds, with 7 planning to attend Palm Beach State College, 13 becoming Florida Atlantic University students, 2 attending Palm Beach Atlantic University, and 2 entering Lynn University. Notably, 10 of the recipients will be the first in their family to attend college, highlighting the significance of the scholarships in supporting these students’ educational aspirations.
The students expressed their intentions to pursue a range of degrees including nursing, law, forensic investigations, STEM fields, medicine, psychology and the arts showcasing their academic diversity and ambition.
AWE, founded 8 years ago by Vicki Tate, is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization. With the inclusion of the 2024 awards, AWE has now granted 127 scholarships to young women in Palm Beach County.
Vicki Tate, the founder of AWE, expressed her gratitude to the members and donors for their passion and dedication, emphasizing the importance of AWE’s mission to Palm Beach County and the young women it serves.
AWE’s mission focuses on providing a platform for professional women to come together, share knowledge and experiences, while making a positive impact on future generations of young women in Palm Beach County through academic scholarships. The organization has received recognition for its efforts including the Florida’s Children First Advocates for Children award and multiple nominations for Best Small Nonprofit.
For more information about AWE, please email info@aweinc.org or visit www.aweinc.org