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LL Awards Abington Heights Student a TLT Senior Scholarship

Leadership Lackawanna is excited to award this year’s Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT) Senior Scholarship to candidate Lauren Bartell.

“It was a privilege to work with Lauren during her time in the TLT program” states Nicole Morristell, Executive Director of Leadership Lackawanna. “Watching Lauren’s personal and professional growth throughout the program was incredibly rewarding, and she has made a lasting impression on both her peers and our organization. Lauren demonstrated all the qualities of an outstanding leader and will no doubt accomplish great things in the next steps of her education and future career.”

A part of TLT’s 2024-2025 class, Bartell was a dedicated learner and worthy recipient for this year’s award. After her upcoming graduation from Abington Heights High School, Bartell will take her talents to the University of Pittsburgh to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Leadership Lackawanna’s Tomorrow’s Leaders Today program offers leadership skills and experiences to high school juniors throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. The Senior Scholarship is awarded annually to an alumnus of the program who showcases exemplary leadership skills to support their school and community.

Leadership Lackawanna is a 501(c)(3) charitable, nonprofit organization in northeastern Pennsylvania dedicated to community leadership and professional development.  Its five programs enhance the skills, connections and knowledge of emerging and established leaders, enabling them to better serve in our communities, workplaces and organizations. 

Established in 1982, Leadership Lackawanna has graduated more than 2,700 community leaders. For more information on the Tomorrow’s Leaders Today program, click here.

Nicole Morristell