CONTACT: Teckie Hinkebein FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel: 228-604-0014 Fax: 228-604-0105 April 13, 2009
Email: Teckie@mscoastchamber.com
Biloxi and Gulfport Chambers to award college scholarships and honor outstanding educators
GULFPORT – Biloxi and Gulfport Chambers of Commerce will award graduating seniors college scholarships, and recognize outstanding educators and supporters of education at the 2009 Excellence in Education Awards Ceremony at 8 a.m., April 21 at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Jefferson Davis Campus.
Biloxi Chamber director Rachael Seymour said the Excellence in Education Awards is one of the most rewarding annual programs executed by the Chamber.
“Over $20,000 was awarded at Biloxi & Gulfport’s 2008 Excellence in Education Awards,” Seymour said. “This program is an example of one of the many ways the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce’s affiliated Chambers work together to enhance overall positive impact on the Mississippi Gulf Coast community.”
This is the third year Biloxi and Gulfport Chambers have presented the event. Hosted by Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and co-sponsored by Mississippi Power Company and CellularSouth, the event is supported by several Chamber-member businesses that sponsor individual scholarships and educator awards.
College scholarships will be granted to well-rounded students that demonstrate participation and leadership in school, church and community; meaningful work experience; active engagement in hobbies and other interests; attainment of academic excellence; and the need for financial assistance to pursue a higher education.
Educators in Biloxi & Gulfport are nominated by administration, fellow teachers and parents for making exceptional contributions to enhance education during the 2008-09 school year.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization comprised of businesses in Harrison County and throughout South Mississippi. Through a partnership among the Biloxi, Gulfport, Long Beach, and Pass Christian Chambers of Commerce, Coast Chamber promotes community and economic development on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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