Carlsbad Chamber Announces Rising Star of the Year Scholarship Recipients

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

Carlsbad, CA (May 3, 2024) – In September, 2023 the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce launched its fifth Rising Star of the Month program via the Carlsbad Chamber Community Foundation. Throughout the school year over 35 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 2023-24 Rising Star of the Year scholarships are:

• Rachel Kann – Carlsbad High School

• Sofia Tamayo – Carlsbad High School

• Ash Bering – Carlsbad High School

• Brandon Faulkner – Carlsbad High School

• Sophia Hersh – Sage Creek High School

• Callia Chon – Sage Creek High School

• Abigail Gehris – Sage Creek High School

• Michelle Antonio – Sage Creek High School

• Ava Lee – La Costa Canyon High School

• Marelyn Catano – Carlsbad Seaside Academy

These ten students will be honored on May 21, 2024 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:

Apex 365 Workforce

Phillips + Company Real Estate Group

Guide My Finances

Loftin | Bedell

Republic Services

Eshelman Appraisals, Inc.

Grand Canyon University

The Jacobs Scheriff Group

Your Ops Manager

Melanie Robertson Photography

Premier Chevrolet KIA

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.

About Carlsbad Chamber Community Foundation
The Carlsbad Chamber Community Foundation (CCCF) is a 501c3 charitable organization of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. CCCF acts as a regional conduit between the business, educational and extended communities. CCCF creates a talent pipeline for regional companies and connects students and transitioning military veterans to job and career opportunities.

Media Contact

Jess Levy, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
[email protected]

760-931-8400

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