Congrats Silver Pen Winners!

On April 29th, Marsh’s Edge awarded three scholarships to applicants in the St. Simons Islanda area. Winners were invited to join Members for a ceremony dinner to receive their awards. The Silver Pen Competition has been hosted by Marsh’s Edge’s parent company, The Maxwell Group, since 2012. The Maxwell Group has awarded over $329,750 to high school seniors to assist with their college costs. The goal of the competition is to bridge the communication gap between high school seniors and community Members as a part of their J.O.Y. (Joining Older and Younger) Program.

Members at Marsh’s Edge play an important role as judges of this competition. “The Silver Pen Scholarship is an extraordinary opportunity for our Members to connect with our local community in a meaningful way,” says Chris Thorpe, Marsh’s Edge, executive director. This year the essay topic was “Throughout your high school career, you have been challenged in the classroom to grow as a student and a leader. What experience has challenged you to grow? What makes you a leader?” All participants were required to submit a written essay of 1,000 words.