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2026 Scholarship Winners

Sarah Solorzano | Published on 5/20/2026

Houston Area Glass Association announces the Annual Scholarship recipients for 2026


HAGA loves investing in the future of our students. In collaboration with our generous annual sponsors, we are able to award several scholarships each year. We strive to unleash the potential of tomorrow by continuing our annual scholarship program, stay tuned for 2027 release date.

We had many incredible candidates apply to our scholarship program and are pleased to announce our 7 winners for 2026.


HAGA Legacy Award In Honor of Ted Gilmore

Jose Meza - University of Houston, B.S. Construction Management, Referred by: Absolute Glassworks RJ Hernandez
HAGA Award
Top Recipient
Mariah Freeman - Lone Star College, pursing a degree in Business Management, Referred by Binswanger Glass, Jacque Freeman
HAGA Award


Drake Robertson - University of Texas San Antonio, Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Referred by DH Pace,  Roger Robertson


HAGA Award


Emelie Contreras - Lone Star College, Associates of
Science in Nursing, Referred by HouTex Glass and Mirror, rorry Bell
HAGA Award


Kendall Cawood - pursuing a degree in Education K-6, Referred by Texas Glazing Solutions, Lindsay Price
HAGA Award


Harrison Cormier - pursing a degree in Law, Referred by Quikserv, Jenny Acosta

HAGA Award


Riley Gilmore - Texas State University, Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Referred by A3 Glass Fabricator, Terri Gilmore




Congratulations to all our scholarship recipients!

The annual scholarship is available to any high school senior, or college student referred by a HAGA member. The applicants are judged on a 350-word essay, volunteerism, and school transcripts.



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