PR: CPSD students receive Business Student of the Year scholarships

LAKEWOOD- The 2010 Business Student of the Year scholarships have been announced by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. Lakes High School’s, Cameron Boyd, Sangbin Kwak from Clover Park High School and Ashok Chandwaney from Harrison Preparatory School received the scholarships at a reception on June 3. Each scholarship is worth $500. The students were selected based on their commitment to the spirit of free enterprise and their entrepreneurial goals and plans. Clover Park Technical College’s Joshua Gibson and TaNay Peters from Pierce College were also recipients of the scholarship.

Sangbin Kwak

“Cameron, Sangbin and Ashok really impressed us with their passion to succeed in the business world,” said Linda Smith, president & CEO of the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. “The scholarship program is one of the most well-received general membership luncheons that are held by the Lakewood Chamber. It's an inspiration to have met some of our future professionals who will be blazing new trails."

Ashok Chandwaney

Every year a chili cook off is held by the chamber in February to raise money for the scholarships. This year's theme, "Chuck Wagon Challenge," included western wear, innovative table decorations by the contestants as well as a dessert auction.

Cameron Boyd

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