Marks & Harrison Awards 2026 Driver Safety Scholarships, Empowering Students to Combat Distracted Driving

Marks & Harrison, a personal injury law firm with over a century of service in Virginia and Washington D.C., proudly announces the three recipients of its third annual Driver Safety Scholarship Contest. These outstanding students have been awarded a combined $4,200 in college scholarship funds for their compelling entries. This initiative underscores the firm's unwavering commitment to fostering safer communities and raising critical awareness about distracted driving, a leading cause of traffic accidents nationwide.

The 2026 contest invited high school seniors and rising college freshmen in Virginia and D.C. to submit insightful essays or videos on reducing distracted driving accidents. Among many inspiring submissions, Henock Ansmare (First Place, $2,000), Marianna Drapas (Second Place, $1,200), and Rachel Warren (Third Place, $1,000) distinguished themselves. Their powerful narratives, often drawing from personal experiences, offered practical solutions and deeply resonated with the firm's mission.

Through this annual scholarship program, Marks & Harrison continues its legacy of supporting academic pursuits while actively engaging future generations in vital safety discussions. The firm believes that empowering students to voice their perspectives on critical issues like distracted driving is essential for creating lasting change and promoting responsible habits on our roads.