May 27, 2026
Community Giving Foundation: Berwick is proud to announce its 2026 scholarship recipients, awarding more than $75,000 in scholarships to 26 local students pursuing a wide range of educational and career paths. These opportunities are made possible through the generosity of individuals, families, and organizations who have established scholarship funds to invest in the next generation of community leaders. Students from the Berwick, Benton, Central Columbia, and Northwest school districts, as well as Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School, were eligible to apply for awards recognizing a variety of interests, achievements, and future goals.
To celebrate the accomplishments of this year’s recipients, the Foundation welcomed 250 guests to its third annual scholarship event on May 27th at The Barn at Frosty Valley. The celebration brought together students, families, board members, and the donors who make these awards possible. Guests heard remarks from Kara Seesholtz and Amber Hughes, who reflected on the lasting impact of philanthropy and the importance of investing in local students. The Foundation is honored to celebrate and support students as they pursue their goals and contribute to the future of our communities.
Community Giving Foundation: Berwick Scholarship Funds
- Berwick Health Profession Scholarship Fund—Tyson Brown ($5,000); Ainsley Grigas ($5,000); Emma Hayman ($5,000); Makenna Lombargo ($5,000); Skylynn Perez ($5,000); Tyler Robinson ($5,000); Skye Terrones ($5,000); Jada Tucker ($5,000); Katie Wildgust ($5,000); Hannah Zehner ($5,000)
- Coach Michael C. Scala Scholarship Award—Danica Laubach ($400)
- Dale A. and Ferne S. Krothe Veterans Scholarship Fund—Bailey Pursel ($600)
- Don Ruggerio Athletic Scholarship Fund—Alex LeVan ($600)
- Dr. Mark C. Pyles Scholarship Fund—Angelina Colone ($1,000); Jacob Guerriro ($1,000); Danica Laubach ($1,000)
- Fred A. Takacs Scholarship Fund—Angelina Colone ($300); Zoey Force ($700); Madeline Lanning ($300)
- Galanti Berwick Scholarship for Innovation—Emma Welsh ($10,000)
- In Honor of the Berwick High School Class of 1959, Sponsored by Terry Riegel—Caden Getty ($920); Norah Hestor ($920); Danica Laubach ($920); Carol Nagel ($920); Jaxson Reader ($920)
- Kevin and Ivette Tanribilir Scholarship Fund—Skylynn Perez ($1,000)
- Steven Mark Nastelli Scholarship Fund—Christopher Bowman ($200); Zoey Force ($200)
- Walter and Florence Vorbleski Scholarship Fund—Brooklynn Dowell ($1,000); Caitlyn Kukorlo ($1,000); Danica Laubach ($1,000); Brylee Weaver ($1,000)
Berwick is an affiliate of the Community Giving Foundation, investing over $1.5 million annually to Berwick area nonprofits and students. Visit csgiving.org/berwick to learn more.
Community Giving Foundation convenes and connects people, resources, and ideas. The Foundation manages over 400 charitable funds—including permanent, flexible endowments that meet local needs and personalized giving services that achieve donor goals—and annually distributes over $4 million in grants and scholarships. Through local expertise and partnerships, the Foundation is uniquely positioned to connect community giving with community needs to maximize impact—today, tomorrow, and forever.