Widener University, in partnership with WCAU-TV NBC10 and Telemundo62, recognized 137 winners of the Widener University High School Leadership Awards for 2024 on March 20 at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

The university has recognized more than 1,300 students from high schools in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, who demonstrated leadership within their communities.

The local winners include: Rachel Downs, of Weatherly, Weatherly Area High School; Matthew McCarty, of Slatington, Northern Lehigh High School; Iggy Neifert, of Tamaqua, Tamaqua Area High School; William Mayberry, of Barnesville, Mahanoy Area High School.

“For the 13th consecutive year, Widener University is delighted to honor outstanding student leaders from across our region with the High School Leadership Award,” said Stacey Robertson, president of Widener University.

In addition to being recognized as young leaders, students who enroll at Widener as undergraduates will participate in the Apogee Leadership Scholars program and receive a $20,000 scholarship over four years. Apogee Scholars also take part in four years of leadership programming and earn a Widener Leadership Certificate.

For more information regarding the Widener University High School Leadership Awards, visit www.widener.edu.