Special to The Canton News
The Knights of Pillar Nurses Association celebrated its 11th Annual Joyce Conway-Adams Scholarship Banquet on May 29 at Golden Paradise Venue on the Canton Square.
The event recognized nursing students from area colleges and honored the legacy of Joyce Conway-Adams through scholarship awards that support future nurses.
The guest speaker was Angela Brown, a respected nurse in the Canton area. Brown was introduced by her mother, Gladys Hughes, a retired nurse. Speaking on the theme, “Healing Hands, Rising Stars,” Brown encouraged attendees, particularly new graduates, to view nursing as a calling rather than simply a job or profession.
Scholarship recipients included Bracey Granderson of Hinds Community College, Deuana McGee of the Hinds Allied Health Center, Tynoka Lewis of Holmes Community College and Briana Johnson.
Recipients are nominated by the nursing dean at their respective colleges. Following nomination, students submit applications to the association for review. Applicants must meet established criteria, complete a notarized application and participate in an interview with the Knights of Pillar Nurses Association board before final selections are made.
Since establishing the scholarship program in 2016, the association has awarded 30 scholarships totaling more than $12,000 to help students pursue careers in nursing.
Association leaders expressed appreciation to the Conway family for allowing the organization to continue honoring Joyce Conway-Adams’ legacy by supporting and inspiring future nurses.
The Knights of Pillar Nurses Association announced that scholarship applications for 2027 will be available in January. The organization also thanked the community for its continued support of the scholarship program.
Bertha McGruder is the founder of the Knights of Pillar Nurses Association, and Barbara Frazier serves as president.
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