 Three local high school students have been awarded a total of $1,500 in college scholarships from the Chenette Scholarship Fund.
Over the past decade, the foundation has provided nearly $14,000 worth of college scholarships to 30 students at area high schools. “I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since we started awarding local college scholarships,” said Justin Chenette, York County Commissioner and scholarship founder. “Every year I continue to be impressed by the caliber of our scholars and their commitment to lifting up those around them. I’m proud to help encourage these young leaders along their journey towards service and success.” The foundation’s Leadership Scholarship is awarded each year to students at Thornton Academy, Old Orchard Beach High School, and Bonny Eagle who demonstrate civic leadership along with a strong commitment to community service on and off campus. This year’s recipients are Sam Drummey, Charlotte LaSalle, and Samuel Coldwell.
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 Pictured left to right: Provost Joseph Szakas, Commissioner Justin Chenette, & Vice President of Advancement & Alumni Relations Erin Fogg. The University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) awarded York County Commissioner Justin Chenette with a Distinguished Alumni Award during its 2025 Commencement Ceremony. Chenette was nominated by the UMA Saco Center for his community leadership and work in the communications field. Chenette, a 2021 graduate of UMA’s Post-Baccalaureate Public Administration program, made history as the youngest lawmaker in Maine and the youngest openly LGBTQ+ legislator elected in the entire country. He currently serves as a York County Commissioner and works as Senior Director of Public Relations & Advancement at Sweetser, one of Maine’s largest and oldest mental health organizations. His career has been defined by breaking barriers and creating opportunity for others. He has authored and passed ethics reform legislation, founded a scholarship fund that has supported dozens of students over the past decade, and wrote a children’s book on civic engagement. Chenette has been recognized with several honors including being named to 40 Under 40 lists by Mainebiz and The Advocate magazine, earning a Harvard Kennedy School Fellowship, and receiving Presidential Volunteer Service Awards from two U.S. Presidents. “I’m a proud product of this institution and deeply appreciate this award in recognition of my passion for service to my community and state,” says Chenette. “We are so fortunate to host UMA in Saco. It’s a benefit to the entire region to have access to on-demand professional development and higher education for all ages.” |
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