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City of Tacoma Nominates Cassidy Maruska for Prestigious Association of Washington Cities Scholarship
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~ The City of Tacoma has proudly nominated Cassidy Maruska, a senior at the Science and Math Institute, for the prestigious Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Center for Quality Communities (CQC) Scholarship. This scholarship recognizes high school seniors and college students who have shown exceptional commitment to their community through leadership and civic engagement.

Mayor Victoria Woodards expressed her delight in supporting Maruska's nomination, stating that she embodies the spirit of the community with her exceptional leadership and dedication to making a difference. Woodards also highlighted Maruska's participation in Jobs 253, where she gained valuable experience as an intern in the City Council offices.

Maruska is one of 38 students statewide who have been nominated for this esteemed opportunity. Each city and town in Washington is allowed to nominate only one student. From this pool of nominees, three winners will be selected to receive a $3,000 scholarship and a travel stipend to attend the AWC Annual Conference in Kennewick from June 24-27.

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The AWC CQC Scholarship aims to support young leaders who aspire to serve their communities through public service, volunteerism, and civic involvement. By providing financial assistance and networking opportunities at the AWC Annual Conference, the program helps empower future community leaders.

Council Member John Hines, who is also a member of the AWC Board of Directors and a former high school civics teacher, expressed his excitement about Tacoma's nomination of Maruska for this prestigious scholarship. He believes that this scholarship will help ensure that students passionate about public service and civic engagement can thrive and develop their leadership skills. Hines commended Maruska's passion for and commitment to the community, stating that he is deeply impressed with her hard work and dedication.

More information about the AWC CQC Scholarship can be found on their website at wacities.org/cqc-home/scholarships. The City of Tacoma is proud to support Maruska and her dedication to making a positive impact in the community.

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