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BUCYRUS, OH – Ohio Mutual Insurance Group congratulates the 2025 recipients of its annual Ohio Mutual Crawford Opportunity Award.
The three local recipients are:
* Elizabeth Krebs is graduating from Buckeye Central High School. Elizabeth will be attending Bowling Green State University and plans to study Finance & Accounting.
* Lauren Esterline is graduating from Colonel Crawford High School and will be attending North Central State College to obtain a degree in Accounting.
* Dawson Pelter is graduating from Wynford High School and attending Bowling Green State University to major in Computer Science with an emphasis in Cybersecurity.
“Ohio Mutual is dedicated to supporting local students through our scholarship program by providing financial assistance. We acknowledge the profound impact of education and are honored to invest in future leaders,” said Senior Human Resources Manager Traci Oswald. “By empowering students, we are not only fostering individual success but also driving change within our community. Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients on their outstanding achievements. Your dedication and hard work inspire us all!”
The Ohio Mutual Crawford Opportunity Award is an annually renewable $1,500 scholarship offered to three individuals either living in or attending school in Crawford County, whose chosen field of collegiate study aligns with emerging opportunities in the insurance industry. The award is renewable for up to two additional years, provided the recipient maintains a minimum collegiate GPA of 3.0 / 4.0. Recipients studying risk management or actuarial science will receive an additional $500 in the second and third years of the award. An additional scholarship year is available to any recipient who also is selected for a summer internship at Ohio Mutual.
Ohio Mutual Insurance Group, founded in 1901 and based in Bucyrus, OH, partners with nearly 500 independent agencies to distribute quality property and casualty insurance products throughout Connecticut, Indiana, Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin. Ohio Mutual has maintained a rating of “A / Stable” from A.M. Best Co. since 1992, and has been named to the Ward’s 50 nine times since 2009. Additional company information is available at www.omig.com.
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