Two Connecticut students have been awarded scholarships from the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities.  During the virtual convention earlier this month, the Danbury and Southington students were each awarded a thousand dollar scholarships, sponsored by Post University. 

In an effort to engage young people with local government, CCM asked middle and high school students from to consider the topic of what is cool about local government.  Applicants could submit an essay, poem, photo, painting, video, multimedia project, or any other medium. 

CCM says both winners had a unique vision of local government.

Katherine Pano Lalvay, an eighth grader from the Broadview Middle School in Danbury, put together a slideshow about the City and what services and places she likes to go.  She also suggested what would make Danbury cooler, with activities like zip lining and arts and crafts, as well as making Danbury a cleaner, safer place for families. 

The Southington 9th grader created a dress featuring symbols of local government.