May 26, 2022

Lawrence Township League of Women Voters Announces 2022 Leadership Award Winners

The League of Women Voters of Lawrence Township (LWVLT), part of the national and state League of Women Voters organization, is pleased to announce its Annual Youth Leadership Awards for 2022. The award is given to graduating high school seniors in Lawrence, Trenton and Ewing who exemplify civic leadership in their community. The goal is to celebrate the youth leaders in our communities who are stepping up and stepping out under very difficult circumstances.

“We received impressive student submissions that clearly demonstrate there are bright future civic leaders among us,” says LWVLT Co-chair Katharine Schumacher. “The applications that we received truly were tremendous, but there were two that were exceptional and we are pleased to present two awards for 2022. We continue to be uplifted by the work that young civic leaders are engaging with in our communities. We greatly appreciate the support from the League and our community that enables us to make this award every year.”

The LWVLT will present the two awards at its Annual Meeting & Park Potluck on Sunday, June 26. Each winner will receive a $1,000 award in recognition of their achievement and dedication to their community.

2022 Youth Leadership Award Winners:

• Margaret Gronenthal, Lawrence High School, founder of the school’s “Our Minds Matter” student mental health club.

• Renae Hemmings, Trenton Central High School, community environmental advocate and member of the Science Mentors Civic Project

“We congratulate our inspiring winners and all our worthy applicants. The League is here to support, applaud, and promote our next generation of civic leaders. Members of the community are invited to contribute to the LWVLT Youth Leadership Award fund. All proceeds go directly to the students.” For online giving: https://www.lwvlt.org/donate-1

The League of Women Voters Education Fund works to register voters, provide voters with election information through voter guides as well as candidate forums and debates.

For more information visit www.lwvlt.org or contact LWVofLawrence@gmail.com