The Anthony Muñoz Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2026 Straight ‘A’ Scholarship. This year, 18 Tri-State students will be awarded $42,000 in college scholarships thanks to Mike’s Carwash.
These students will receive a one-time scholarship toward pursuing their college education. One Overall Male and One Overall Female Straight ‘A’ Student of the Year will be chosen and awarded an additional scholarship.
“I think a lot of what we do at the Foundation stems from my upbringing and the things I’ve gone through. Being raised by a single mom – we didn’t have a whole lot, but we worked hard and were lucky enough to have people in our community who believed in us.” Anthony Muñoz said. “So, being able to honor young men and women that are choosing positive paths and achieving despite the adversity in their way; that’s what we want to do. Partners like Mike’s Carwash who believe in our mission and support these kids’ dreams, it’s what allows such a huge impact to be made.”
“We were thrilled to be able to partner with Anthony Muñoz Foundation to raise money for youth”, said Joe Dahm, president of Mike’s Carwash. “We’re grateful to our customers for supporting the Anthony Muñoz Foundation throughout our Kids Win Wednesday promotion. Since teaming up with Anthony’s Foundation, Mike’s has raised more than $587,000 through our partnership.”
Anthony Muñoz, along with Foundation partners and the student’s chosen Most Influential Teacher will honor and recognize these recipients on April 30th during the Foundation’s annual Straight ‘A’ Luncheon, hosted by Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse.
This year the Foundation received 453 nominations from nearly 142 local high schools.
The selected 18 recipients were nominated by counselors, coaches, parents, and other school administrators for pursuing Academic excellence, Athletic achievement, are Actively serving in the community while possessing a strong Ambition, having a winning Attitude and their ability to overcome Adversity.
Congratulations to the foundation’s 2026 Straight ‘A’ Recipients:
Female Recipients
• Kenley Commins, Ross High School
• Teagan Cook, Kings High School
• Braelynn Crawford, Finneytown High School
• Zoe DiNovo, Seton High School
• Elizabeth Gengler, Southern Hills Career and Technical Center
• Addyson House, Eaton High School
• Alexandria Kincaid, Franklin High School
• Omolayo Olamilekan, Bishop Fenwick High School
• Kaniah Woods, Aiken High School
Male recipients
• Curtis Buswell, Mariemont High School
• Kingston Dailey, Covington Catholic High School
• Owen Detwiler, Turpin High School
• Devohn Ealy, Oyler High School
• Jayden Harrison, Aiken High School
• Josiah Hurdle, Pendleton County High School
• Evan Parhad, St. Henry District High School
• Adam Quehl, Archbishop Moeller High School
• Logan Russell, Mount Healthy High School
A fulle list of nominees is available at munozfoundation.org.
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the Munoz Foundation is highlighting its impactful programs, like the Straight ‘A’ Scholarship. Started in 2003 as the Scholarship Athlete Award, the Straight ‘A’ Scholarship was developed to recognize high school students who demonstrate Academic excellence, Athletic achievement, strong Ambition, a winning Attitude, an Active role in the community, and the ability to overcome Adversity.
Since its inception, the impact made by Straight ‘A’ Scholarship has grown exponentially. There has been a 576% increase in nominations, receiving just 67 nominations in the first years to receiving 453 nominations this year. In total, the Foundation has awarded $774,000 to 432 high school seniors through the Straight ‘A’ Scholarship, since its inception.
For more information about the Foundation’s Straight ‘A’ Scholarship, visit munozfoundation.org/straightascholarship.