2024 LCW Scholarship Winners
2024 LCW Scholarship Winners
The 2024 LCW scholarship recipients with LCW President Vanessa McClary and IU Health South Central Region President Denzil Ross at the LCW Annual Meeting.

2024 LCW Scholarship Winners

The Local Council of Women (LCW) proudly presented the 2024 scholarship awards at the LCW Annual Meeting on December 6, 2024. This year, the LCW awarded a total of $11,000 in scholarships to deserving students pursuing careers in healthcare-related fields.

$5,000 Cecelia Wahl Scholarship Recipient

The prestigious $5,000 Cecelia Wahl Scholarship was awarded to Abigail Rencher. Abigail was recognized for her outstanding academic achievements and dedication to advancing healthcare in our community.

2024 LCW Scholarship Awards - Abigail Rencher receiving the $5,000 Cecelia Wahl Scholarship check.
Abigail Rencher, recipient of the $5,000 Cecelia Wahl Scholarship, is presented with her award by Michelle Gilchrist, President and CEO of the Bloomington Health Foundation (far left), Vanessa McClary, LCW President (center left), and Ben Neihoff, LCW Treasurer (far right).

$1,000 Scholarship Recipients

LCW also awarded $1,000 scholarships to six additional students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their studies and future careers in healthcare.

Savannah Bledsoe holding her $1,000 scholarship certificate at the 2024 LCW Annual Meeting.
Savannah Bledsoe
Lydia Hieber holding her $1,000 scholarship certificate at the 2024 LCW Annual Meeting.
Lydia Hieber
Lauren Guetig holding her $1,000 scholarship certificate at the 2024 LCW Annual Meeting.
Lauren Guetig
Jamie Russler holding her $1,000 scholarship certificate at the 2024 LCW Annual Meeting.
Jamie Russler
Emilia Vargas holding her $1,000 scholarship certificate at the 2024 LCW Annual Meeting.
Emilia Vargas
Aynsley Nance holding her $1,000 scholarship certificate at the 2024 LCW Annual Meeting.
Aynsley Nance


The LCW congratulates all scholarship recipients and wishes them success in their educational and professional endeavors. The organization remains committed to supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals in our community.

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