Over $146,000 awarded in G.R.E.A.T Scholarships
The Metro-Birmingham Professional Women’s Association (MPWA) will host its annual “Getting Ready for Excellence In America Today” (G.R.E.A.T) Scholarship Awards Luncheon and Fashion Show Saturday, June 14, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at The Harbert Center.
MPWA, a 501c (3) nonprofit Association was founded in 1985 by Shirley Sanders-Ginwright. MPWA’s goals and purposes are: recognize achievements of young persons in the Birmingham area through awards and scholarships; provide service to the community through worships, seminars, and special projects; serve as role models; join forces with other organizations through networking; and to increase personal knowledge and professionalism of its members.
Annually six students are chosen for the G.R.E.A.T. Scholarship Award. Judges for the 2014 Award selections are: Ms. Tracie Allen, Teacher, Birmingham City Schools; Mr. Jason Branch, Assoc. Licensed Counselor for J. Branch and Associates; Ms. Bettie Davis, Ass’t Branch Manager, BBVA Compass; Mrs. Malinda White, Director of Christian Education, Faith Chapel; Ms. Martha Emmett, Benefits Coordinator, BBVA Compass; Mrs. Rhonda Coman-Shaheed, Teacher, Phillips Academy, Birmingham City School; Mrs. Gloria Meadows, Retired, Birmingham City School.
Tickets are $30 and will include lunch, door prizes, a grand door prize, fashion show, vendors and awarding of the 2014 G.R.E.A.T Scholarship Award to six deserving high school graduates.
For additional information please contact Mrs. Shirley Harris (MPWA President) at (205) 919-0303, Ms. Ashley Wiley (MPWA Financial Officer) at (205) 587-0722, Ms. Shannon Eady (MPWA Financial Officer Co-Chair) at (205) 744-7655.
