William G. and Marie Selby Foundation
Celebrating a Tapestry of Giving
1955-2005
50th Anniversary
News Release
Selby Scholar Search Winners Select and Present $10,000 grants to Local Nonprofits
For Immediate Release
Contact: Debra M. Jacobs, President and CEO
PH: 941-957-0442
As part of its Celebrating a Tapestry of Giving 50th Anniversary, William G. and Marie Selby Foundation held a Search for Selby Scholars. During the past fifty years, the Foundation has given scholarships to over 3,500 individuals, totaling over $11 million. The Foundation was interested in learning how these students have used their education to make our world a better place. Entries from over 10 states flowed in and were judged by a panel of community leaders. Five of the most outstanding were selected and each given the opportunity to present a $10,000 to the local nonprofit organization of their choice at the 50th Anniversary Kick-off Breakfast, held on Tuesday May 17, 2005.
The following are the Selby Scholar Search winners along with the organizations that received the $10,000 grants.
Scholar Nonprofit Organization
Dr. James B. Dolan Southwest Florida Boy Scout Council
Mr. Kelly Kirschner Girls, Inc of Sarasota County for the
SMART/Crowley Museum and Nature Center
Bishop Henry Porter Westcoast School for Human Development
Ms. Sherri Reynolds Sarasota Coalition on Substance Abuse
Ms. Carolyn Robinson Children First at Helen R. Payne Center at 33rd St and Orange Avenue
The essays of each of the winners along with their contact information is on the Foundation website: www.selbyfdn.org, click on the 50th Anniversary and then click on Selby Scholar Search. The Selby Scholar winners and the recipient agencies are available for interviews.
William G. and Marie Selby Foundation
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