The Washington County Fair Association started an endowment fund with the Community Foundation of Washington County in 2019 to provide an annual scholarship, in memory of Mike Orris. Orris was a long-time community member, veteran, and volunteer member of the Washington Fair Board for 50+ years and passed away in the summer of 2019 at the age of 92. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a member of the graduating Class of 2024 who has been a participant in Washington 4-H or FFA for 4 years. Scholarship application forms are available on the Fair Association website. Applications will also be available from area high school guidance counselors, FFA advisors, and at the Washington County Extension Office. Applications are due on February 26, 2024.