WinnCompanies has presented the first scholarship recipients in the inaugural year of its WinningEdge Scholarship Program, which was launched to mark Winn's 40th year in business and to underscore the company's goal to enrich the quality of life for all residents of Winn owned or managed properties. Seventeen of the 40 annual WinningEdge Scholars will receive a total of $28,000 in scholarship grants for the 2012-2013 academic year. Two of this year's recipients recently joined Winn employees and business partners at WinnCos' 40th Anniversary celebration at the Boston Harbor Hotel, where the WinningEdge Scholarship program was officially launched. The WinningEdge Scholarship Program is a new cornerstone initiative within the WinnCares corporate citizenship and philanthropy efforts. Designed to support WinnCos' commitment to support the communities in which it does business, WinnCares is a nationwide initiative in which Winn gives back through acts of goodwill on a local, national and global level. Shown (from left) are: Karen Newsome, vice president of compliance, WinnCos.; Maria Oymaian, director of compliance, WinnCos.; Dr. Bruce Johnson, consultant to WinningEdge Scholarship Program; Katherine Egan, training coordinator; Deborah Foderingham, WinningEdge Scholarship winner; Vivian Wu, WinningEdge Scholarship winner; Janice Wollinger, vice president of marketing, WinnCos.; Patricia Carucci, chief of staff to the president, WinnDev.; Theodore Bess, property manager,WinnCos.; Paula Andrews, property manager, WinnResidential; Carlos Webster, property accountant,WinnCos.