DATE: July 10, 2026 Contact:
Jaron Jenkins
Marketing Communications Manager
Meredith Village Savings Bank
603.279.9186 jjenkins@mvsb.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MVSB Announces 2026 James D. Sutherland Memorial Scholarship Recipients MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank) proudly announces the 2026 recipients of the James D. Sutherland Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to one graduating senior from high schools located in communities where MVSB has a branch office.
This year's recipients are:
· Jeweliana Gorham of Center Conway, daughter of Adam and Jennifer Gorham, attending High Point University.
· Angelina Healey of Moultonborough, daughter of Maria Healey, attending the University of New Hampshire.
· Tegan Hershey of Campton, daughter of Erin Hershey and Sean Slattery, attending the University of New Hampshire.
· Jenna Hodgman of Barnstead, attending Southern New Hampshire University.
· Gracie Hoyt of Laconia, daughter of Holly and John Hoyt, attending Lakes Region Community College.
· Kylee King of New Durham, daughter of Dawn and Scott King, attending Merrimack College.
· Anastasia Knutsen of Rochester, daughter of Douglas and Nancy Knutsen, attending the University of New Hampshire.
· Daniel McKenna of Moultonborough, son of Ally and Derek McKenna, attending the University of New Hampshire.
· Jade Nicolas of Gilford, daughter of Sara and Victor Nicolas, attending Harding University.
· Logan Schwalje of Stratham, son of Steven and Zoe Schwalje, attending Clarkson University.
· Jiles Tracz of Greenland, son of Evan Tracz and Tavus Begenjova, attending the University of New Hampshire.
The Sutherland Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of James D. Sutherland, who served as President and CEO of MVSB from 1982-1996. Scholarship recipients represent the MVSB company values of accountability, mutuality, excellence, respect, integrity, teamwork and stewardship. Students interested in applying for the 2027 scholarship are encouraged to contact their guidance office or visit www.mvsb.com/community-involvement.
MVSB has been serving the essential banking needs of people, businesses, nonprofits and municipalities for over 150 years. As a mutual savings bank, MVSB has no stockholders but rather operates for the benefit of its customers, employees and community. Since our founding, one thing has always remained
true: caring is at the heart of everything we do. By building and nurturing relationships, we believe that we can cultivate a community where we all thrive. It all starts with caring about our customers and neighbors. To learn more, visit any of the local branch offices located in New Hampshire in Alton, Ashland, Center Harbor, Gilford, Exeter, Laconia, Melvin Village, Meredith, Moultonborough, North Conway, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Rochester or Wolfeboro, call 800.922.6872 or visit mvsb.com.
