The Washington County Fair Association started an endowment fund with the Community Foundation of Washington County in 2019 to provide an annual scholarship in memory of Mike Orris. Orris was a long-time community member, veteran, and volunteer member of the Washington Fair Board for more than 50 years. He passed away in the summer of 2019 at the age of 92. 

The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a member of the graduating Class of 2026 who has been a participant in Washington 4-H or FFA for at least four years. Scholarship application forms are available on the Fair Association website. Applications will also be available from area high school guidance counselors, FFA advisors, and at the Washington County Extension Office. Applications are due February 26th. 

Last year’s recipient was Charlotte Sieren.