Chamber Awards 10 Scholarships at Annual Education Breakfast

    Bel Air, MD – The Harford County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Education & Scholarship Breakfast on Friday, June 13th, at Towson University in Northeastern Maryland. This event celebrates the Harford County Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation scholarship recipients and recognizes the Harford County Public Schools’ Teacher of the Year. Furthermore, the event serves as an opportunity for the business community to gather and network with future leaders while supporting educational development in Harford County.

    Through the Harford County Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (501c3) and sponsors, scholarships are annually awarded to deserving Harford County high school seniors, returning adults, and a military member. In addition to businesses that directly sponsor scholarships through the Harford County Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, the Harford County Chamber secures scholarship funds by hosting an annual Mini Golf tournament. This year’s fundraiser, sponsored by Weyrich, Cronin & Sorra and Independent Brewing Company, was held at Mountain Run Mini Golf and generated nearly $2,500. As a business association, the Harford County Chamber is proud to offer these scholarships toward the continuing education of our local men and women who will become contributing members of our local business community.

    The Harford County Chamber of Commerce extends its sincere gratitude to the 2025 scholarship sponsors: Harford County Public Library, Freedom Federal Credit Union, APG Federal Credit Union, Towson University in Northeastern Maryland, and Wade Sewell - Board of Education District B. The Education and Scholarship Breakfast was sponsored by Towson University of Northeastern Maryland and Harford Community College.

    The breakfast began with welcome remarks from Harford Chamber President & CEO, Angela Rose. Shelby Hultquist, the Harford County Public Schools Teacher of the Year, addressed attendees and shared an inspirational message on the importance of trying new things, learning from your experiences, and then trying again and not giving up on your goals. “Solutions don’t come from complaining,” Ms. Hultquist advised students. “They come from doing. Growth comes from resilience.” Ms. Hultquist was presented with the Crystal Apple Award for her dedication and accomplishments. Also recognized was the 2025 Principal of the Year, Melissa Williams of Joppatowne High School. Each student was presented with their scholarship certificate and recognized for their outstanding accomplishments. Ten scholarships were awarded this year to graduating seniors, returning adult students, and a deserving FreeState Challenge Academy cadet.
 

2025 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 

Arts, Media, and Communications 

Cameron Houck 

Health & Human Services 

                        Mackenzie Pavlista 

Business, Finance, and IT 

Cameron Grant 

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics 

Jake Steinmiller 

Amanda Wang 

Dr. William B. Secccurro Teacher Education Scholarship 

Kyle Ashman 

Alexandria Kurth 

Continuing Education - Adult 

Ashley Thorn 

Kemi Omode 

Continuing Education - Military 

                  Cadet Vargas

    Photos of the event are available here.

    About the Harford County Chamber of Commerce: The Harford County Chamber of Commerce has worked continually as the recognized voice of business in Harford County since 1976. The Harford Chamber is the premier business advocate in the county, helping members connect and thrive to create a vibrant economy across all sectors. For more information or become a Harford County Chamber member, please contact Natalie Pixley at natalie@harfordchamber.org