Anita Priest’s Foundation Awards Money to GLBT Youth in the Arts

(Photo courtesy of Anita Priest Whispering Angels Memorial Scholarship Fund)

BY DMITRY RASHNITSOV

Having come off a successful third year of scholarship donation at their banquet this past April, the Anita Priest Whispering Angels Memorial Scholarship Fund is ready to give out more money to highly qualified GLBT students in the arts and design programs.

Candidates wishing to be considered for Scholarships may send their resumes to stuart@gellerdesigngroup.com The Scholarship Committee will be meeting Mid July to review all applicants.

Last year’s scholarship winner was Jennifer Maria Cordoba. She received more than $1,000 a year to study photography.

“What a terrific group and an outstanding legacy in helping other up and coming students. I am very proud to be part of this group,” said UK Entertainer Ross Sykes.

Mrs. Priest was famous in the Miami circles for being one of the best interior designers in all of South Florida. She also started an interior design college that was the first to offer classes to women. Her college was located in what is now known as the design district.

The person behind the scholarships is Sandra Holiday, Anita’s long-time partner. Along with Stuart Geller, the duo have put together an impressive board of directors and in a short amount of time raised a lot of money to help students of the arts and design.

“Through the Scholarship fund, you are continuing Anita’s life and legacy,” said longtime friend Enbar Cohen.

Some of the famous people gathered on the Scholarship board include singer Debra Hampton who wrote the song Whispering Angels of which the group has its name, Madonna’s brother Christopher G. Ciccone, and famed Fashion Designer Isaac Mizrahi.

“Anita Priest has left a legacy. now “Whispering Angels” will help others to leave theirs. The Scholarship Memorial Fund has been created to help those ‘deserving and passionate’ about the Arts!” Geller said.

For more information or to see photos of last years banquet, join the Facebook group, Anita Priest Whispering Angels Memorial Scholarship Fund.