Media Advisory: Comptroller and Maryland Retailers Association to Announce Winners of Tax-Free Week Scholarship Contest

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MEDIA CONTACT: SUSAN O'BRIENOFFICE 410-260-7305: MOBILE 443-875-8540: 
                             ALAN BRODY: OFFICE  410-260-6346; MOBILE  443-924-1473

Comptroller and Maryland Retailers Association to Announce Winners of Tax-Free Week Scholarship Contest

Students from colleges throughout state explain how they helped a Maryland business during the COVID-19 pandemic

WHO:

Comptroller Peter Franchot
Maryland Retailers Association President Cailey Locklair
Representatives from the winning students' institutions

WHAT:

Two winners of the Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week scholarship contest will be announced during a virtual presentation. This year's contest asked students to explain how they supported a Maryland business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The scholarships, provided by the Maryland Retailers Association, are $1,000 for first place and $500 for second place. Tune in for an exciting announcement from the institutions of the winning students.

WHEN:

TODAY, October 16, 2020
11 a.m.

WHERE:

Comptroller of Maryland Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/ComptrollerofMaryland/

CONTACTS:

Susan O'Brien: sobrien@marylandtaxes.gov; 443-875-8540 (cell)
Alan Brody: abrody@marylandtaxes.gov
; 443-924-1473 (cell)