3 Stamford Students Win First County Bank Scholarships

Three high school seniors in have won the Richard E. Taber Citizenship Award administered by the First County Bank Foundation. 

Katarzyna Babinski from Stamford’s Academy of Information Technology & Engineering, Andrew Sawyer from King Low Heywood Thomas school and Ashyla Cody from Stamford High School each won a $5,000 scholarship from the First County Bank Foundation for being recognized as outstanding citizens in their communities.

The money will be used toward their continuing education. The award is named after Richard E. Taber who retired as chairman and CEO of First County Bank in March 2011.

“Each year, the First County Bank Foundation increases its support to nonprofit organizations that support community and economic development for children and families. The Richard E. Taber Citizenship Award expands on this program by offering scholarships to exceptional graduating seniors,” said Rey Giallongo, chairman and CEO of First County Bank, and foundation president. “We are excited to be able to offer scholarships to such amazing students and know we are supporting future leaders in healthcare, business, and sports management. This year's recipients are truly exceptional!”

“The achievements of these young adults in the realms of citizenship, leadership, academics, service and sportsmanship are being honored with this award,” said Dick Taber, a member of the board of directors at First County Bank. 

The annual award honors high school students living in lower Fairfield County who demonstrate good citizenship at school, at home and in the community.