Warren County commissioners recognize six Warren Tech graduates receiving NJAC Foundation scholarships
WARREN COUNTY, N.J. — The Warren County Board of County Commissioners recognized six recent Warren County Technical School graduates who received scholarships through the New Jersey Association of Counties Foundation during its July 8 meeting.
The NJAC Foundation, the charitable arm of the New Jersey Association of Counties, is awarding $113,000 in scholarships this year to county vocational-technical school graduates across New Jersey who plan to continue their education at a county college or a state college or university this fall.
Warren County’s 2026 scholarship recipients are Laurel Hartman of Harmony, Zohair Khan of Lopatcong, Kellen Limoli of Alpha, Alexis Smith of Phillipsburg, Aiden Waagner of Lopatcong and Maciej Waclawski of Blairstown.
“Every one of these students has shown a commitment not only to academic excellence, but to leadership and community service,” Commissioner Director Lori Ciesla said. “We’re grateful to NJAC and its partners for recognizing and rewarding these students’ hard work and dedication.”
“Reading through the accomplishments of these students, it’s clear that they have already made a positive impact in their schools and communities. They represent the best of Warren County, and I know they’ll continue to make us proud wherever their educational journeys take them,” Commissioner James Kern III said.
Commissioner Jason J. Sarnoski thanked the NJAC Foundation and its scholarship partners for supporting vocational-technical school graduates.
“I want to thank NJAC and all the partners that have been so gracious in donating to these wonderful young adults who are pursuing their next steps of their education,” Sarnoski said.
He also credited NJAC Executive Director John Donnadio for advocating for the scholarship program and noted that the amount of scholarship funding continues to grow.
“I love hearing when someone says they’re going to Warren County Community College; it’s such a great place to start,” Donnadio said while congratulating the students and their families.
Donnadio added that the scholarship candidates “keep getting better and better.”
The scholarships were sponsored by South Jersey Industries, AT&T, Amazon, Investors Bank, a division of Citizens Bank N.A., and SHI International.
Also attending the presentation was Patrick Coan of South Jersey Industries, who congratulated the recipients and their families.
“It’s a testament to how hard you work, and we’re super proud to able to contribute to this foundation,” Coan said.
The six recipients plan to pursue studies in fields including animal science, information technology, criminal justice, education and mechanical engineering technology at colleges and universities across New Jersey.
