We are proud to officially announce the winners of our annual Marks & Harrison Driver Safety Scholarship Contest. As a personal injury law firm, we witness firsthand the devastating impact of motor vehicle accidents on individuals and families throughout Virginia. For years, this scholarship program has been a core pillar of our community outreach- allowing us to invest in higher education while actively engaging the next generation in the vital mission to eradicate distracted driving.
This year, we challenged high school seniors to submit creative essays and videos detailing actionable strategies to improve road safety and curb distracted driving habits among young motorists.
After reviewing numerous exceptional entries from across the Commonwealth and D.C., our scholarship committee has selected three outstanding individuals whose insights, clarity, and dedication to community safety truly set them apart.
Please join us in celebrating our 2026 scholarship recipients:
- First Place ($2,000): Henock Asmare – Osbourn Park High School in Manassas, Virginia, attending the University of Virginia this fall. Application Essay
- Second Place ($1,200): Marianna Drapas– Freedom High School in Chantilly, Virginia, attending the University of Virginia. Application Essay
- Third Place ($1,000): Rachel Warren – Landstown High School in Virginia Beach, Va, attending Le Monye College. Application Essay
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