The Limousine Association of New Jersey (LANJ) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Barbara J. Chirico Scholarships for 2024. The Scholarship Program was established in the memory of Chirico, founder of Gem Worldwide Ground Transportation, past president of the National Limousine Association, and longtime LANJ member and officer, who passed away in January 2024. A chauffeured transportation industry trailblazer, Chirico was well known for her zest for life and the help she gave to others.
Barbara J. Chirico Scholarship Program
They are:
- Academic Excellence Scholarship ($2,500): Tiffany Maziarz
- Academic Excellence Scholarship ($2,500): Lia Trenery
- Community Service Scholarship ($1,000): Kayla Wilhalme
- Leadership Scholarship ($500): Lourdes Roman
The Barbara J. Chirico Scholarship Program was established this year for the children of current LANJ member families, including owner and employee families. The company affiliations of this year's recipients are: Arrive in Style (Maziarz), Gem Worldwide Ground Transportation (Trenery), and My Limousine Service (Wilhalme and Roman).
Application submissions were considered by the Scholarship Review Committee, which comprises several LANJ Board Members and Chirico's daughter and son-in-law, Deanna and Joe Gulino.
Scholarship funds are paid directly to the scholarship recipient's educational institution and continue to be eligible for four years of college term if they maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2 each year. Recipients are capped to four years of awards.
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