Carlsbad Chamber Announces Rising Star of the Year Scholarship Recipients

Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce awards $15,000 in scholarships.

Carlsbad, CA (May 9, 2023) – In September 2022 the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce launched its fourth Rising Star of the Month program. Throughout the school year over 30 high school seniors from six different high schools were recognized for demonstrating character, integrity, love of learning, involvement in school and community activities and/or the ability to overcome challenging life circumstances without compromising their education. Those students were eligible to apply for the Rising Star of the Year $1,500 scholarships. The winners of the 2022-23 Rising Star of the Year scholarships are:

• Ava R. Grosely – Carlsbad High School

• Carleigh Lyon – Carlsbad High School

• Curt White – Carlsbad High School

• Riley Goueth – Sage Creek High School

• Diana Salazar – Sage Creek High School

• Shane Baum – La Costa Canyon High School

• Madison Desjardins – La Costa Canyon High School

• Drea McIver-Fiorica – La Costa Canyon High School

• Louisa Cliff – Carlsbad Seaside Academy

• Hope Hansen – Pacific Ridge

These ten students will be honored on May 16, 2023, at 8:00 at a breakfast hosted at the Holiday Inn, Carlsbad. Community members are welcome to attend, cost is $35.00/person. Click here to register.

The following sponsors made these scholarships possible:

Tri-City Medical Center

Apex 365 Workforce

Phillips + Company Real Estate Group

Guide My Finances

Nordson Corporation

Republic Services

Eshelman Appraisals, Inc.

Grand Canyon University

The Jacobs Scheriff Group

Your Ops Manager

Premier Chevrolet KIA

Gregorio’s Restaurant

The Mission Statement of the Rising Star of the Month is to bring the community together to honor our local high school seniors for demonstrating character, integrity, love of learning, involvement in school and community activities and/or the ability to overcome challenging life circumstances without compromising their education. The core of the Rising Star of the Month is the student who makes a difference in their home, school & community with sincerity and passion.

About Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce

The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is the largest chamber in north San Diego County with over 1,000 members. The Carlsbad Chamber acts as a regional economic catalyst, leadership convener and community champion. The Mission of the Carlsbad Chamber is to promote business through member services, economic and community development, and public policy that balances economic prosperity with quality of life.

Media Contact

Jess Levy, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
[email protected]

760-931-8400

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