Tifton, GA, July 2, 2021: Every year, Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Georgia sponsor high school students to attend the Natural Resources Conservation Workshop (NRCW) held at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, GA. The 5-day Workshop allows students to take part in lectures and hands-on activities to boost their knowledge of Georgia’s vital natural resources. It also provides them with a taste of college life while delivering valuable insight into careers in agriculture and natural resources through their advisors and instructors. Twenty-four scholarships were awarded at this year’s event.
The Georgia Association of Conservation Districts (GACD) and Soil and Water Conservation Districts throughout Georgia partnered to provide two $6,500 scholarships to the overall highest scoring individuals at camp. These scholarships can be used at any accredited college in the state of Georgia.
The recipients of the 2021 Georgia Conservation District Scholarships are:
Luca Antinozzi, 12th grade, Chamblee Charter High School, Dekalb County
Pictured: Michelle Boone- NRCW Director, Luca Antonizzi- 2021 Georgia Conservation District Scholarship recipient, Katie Sponberger- GACD Executive Director
Mallory Martin, 11th grade, Villa Rica High School, Carroll County
Pictured: Michelle Boone- NRCW Director, Mallory Martin- 2021 Georgia Conservation District Scholarship recipient, Katie Sponberger- GACD Executive Director
Be sure to check out Luca and Mallory's videos where they discuss their college and career plans and their experiences at the 2021 NRCW!
Thank you to all of Georgia's Conservation Districts for your continued support of NRCW and contributing towards the 2021 Georgia Conservation District Scholarships!
The mission of GACD is to advocate for the conservation of Georgia’s natural resources by providing organization, leadership and a unified strategic direction to the Conservation Districts of the state. For more information on GACD or the Natural Resources Conservation Workshop, please visit us online at www.gacd.us or on Facebook @GACDConserve.