Matthew Powers.

COURT HOUSE - Matthew Powers, a Middle Township resident and a junior at Cape May County Technical High School, has been selected to receive the Widener University High School Leadership Award sponsored by Widener University and co-sponsored by NBC10. This award recognizes high school students who consistently demonstrate leadership skills, excellence in academics, and exceptional personal character. Powers will participate in a sponsored leadership experience at Widener University in spring 2012 and attend a breakfast at the National Constitution Center. He will receive a $20,000 scholarship over four years if he enrolls at Widener University. Powers was recommended and nominated by his counselors and teachers.

For more information on Cape May County Technical High School, visit www.capemaytech.com.