CARBONELL AWARDS Announces Winners of the 2022 Jack Zink Memorial Scholarships
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Floridant -- (South Florida – June 14, 2022) Jeff Kiltie, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida's Theatre & Arts Honors, today announced the three young winners of the 2022 Jack Zink Memorial Student Scholarships. The selection of recipients is based on talent, experience and demonstrated commitment to the theater, with one winner from each of the three area counties.

"The Jack Zink Memorial Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors who have achieved a minimum 2.5 GPA and are intending to enroll in college to pursue a degree in theater or journalism. Each of the three winners will receive $2,000 when they have enrolled in college," said Javier Siut, a member of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, who co-chairs the Carbonell's Scholarship Committee along with longtime Carbonell Judge Nancy Cohen.

Kaja Andric – Palm Beach County

A senior Communications major at Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach, Kaja Andric enjoys reading and writing—particularly journalism, which she will study at New York University in the fall. Her writing has been awarded the National Gold Medal in Journalism from the Scholastic Awards, and First Place Story of the Year from the National Scholastic Press Association. Andric says she is "beyond excited to have received this scholarship. As I am studying Journalism at New York University in the fall, this scholarship will go a long way towards funding my academic ambitions of becoming a reporter and writer."

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Emily Taylor Kaufman – Broward County

Hailing from Cooper City, Emily Taylor Kaufman has been performing around South Florida since she was 6 years old. In addition to appearing in more than 30 musical productions, she is a lead vocalist for a capella group ACAPOP! Kids, which launched globally on all digital platforms. She is a featured National Anthem singer for the Miami Heat, Florida Marlins, and David Beckham's new soccer team, and performed with singers Phil Collins and Lou Gramm. Kaufman will be attending Rider University in New Jersey, aiming for a BFA in Musical Theatre with a minor in Arts Management. "I'm so honored and grateful to win the Carbonell scholarship that will help me with college finances during freshman year. I hope to make you proud as I endeavor to reach my Broadway dreams," she says.

Available for Interview:

Javier Siut

Carbonell Awards Vice President and Co-Chair of the Jack Zink Scholarship Committee

Javier.siut@miamidade.gov

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Gary Schweikhart,

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561.756.4298

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