2023 Nancy Phillips Autumnfest ScholarshipWinners Announced

The Autumnfest Steering Committee congratulates the winners of the 2023 Nancy Phillips Autumnfest Scholarships. This year, the Autumnfest Steering Committee is awarding 3 scholarships. 1 $1000 scholarship and 2 $500 Scholarships have been award to deserving

Seniors from the Woonsocket Community. Each recipient displays the love and passion for the community by the volunteer work of which they are involved.

This scholarship is named after longstanding Autumnfest Committee member, Nancy Phillips, who was extremely dedicated to the community and served on the Autumnfest Steering Committee for more than 30 years.

The winner of the $1000 scholarship is Rylie Forcier. She is a Senior at Woonsocket High School where she is a member of the National and Rhode Island Honor Society. She volunteers at the annual George Nasuti 5k Fun Run/Walk. Plus, she has played Unified Basketball & Volleyball as well as participating in various food drives and being a peer mentor. In the Fall, Rylie will attend Rhode Island College.

The winner of a $500 scholarship is Lily Cunanan. She is a Senior at Mount St. Charles Academy where she is a member of the National Honor Society. She volunteers with the Woonsocket Police Department’s Cops Walk, Hearts with Hope, Toys for Tots, the George Nasuti 5k Fun Run/Walk & Autumnfest. She also plays Varsity Volleyball and is part of the Student Leadership Association. Lily will attend New England College in the fall.

The winner of the 2nd $500 scholarship is Alexandra Hay. She is a Senior at Woonsocket High School where she is a member of the National Honor Society. She is the Editor of the Firm Foundation Church Newspaper. She also volunteers at the Woonsocket Harris Public Library and is the Co-Founder of the Mental Health & Diversity Initiative at WHS. She also teaches dance at the Krylo Dance Studio. In the Fall, Alexandra will attend Brown University.