Mannington Names 2026 Scholarship Recipients

Salem, NJ, July 8, 2026—In recognition of their dedication to local community service, Mannington Mills has awarded “Stand on A Better World” scholarships to four students—two in New Jersey and two in Georgia. This scholarship program, now in its 20th year in Salem and third year in Calhoun, is fully funded by donations from Mannington Mills associates at those two facilities.

Salem site scholarship recipients:

Sabrina Chamberlain is the daughter of Mannington associate Rob Chamberlain. She is a graduate of Pennsville Memorial High School and plans to attend Salem Community College in Carneys Point, New Jersey in the fall. Sabrina has volunteered at Fort Mott clean-up events, helped during concerts and book fairs at local elementary schools, and fostered kittens for her local humane society. She’s also a member of National Honor Society and Tri-M, the national music honor society.

Emma Hankin is a graduate of Pennsville Memorial High School and plans to attend Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio in the fall. Emma has volunteered as a Little League International Challenger League baseball buddy for teens with disabilities, and as a peer mentor and peer tutor for younger students. She has also served as a member of Arts Ed NJ’s “Youth Art Ed Council,” comprised of 21 high school students from across the state who are dedicated to championing arts education in their schools and communities.

Calhoun site scholarship recipients:

Alyssa Montelongo is the daughter of Mannington associate Gabriel Rivera. She is a graduate of Southeast Whitfield High School and plans to attend Georgia Institute of Technology, in Atlanta, Georgia in the fall where she’ll pursue a degree in biomedical engineering. Alyssa’s community service has spanned many age groups and interests. She helped raise funds for research to find a cure for HLH, a rare auto immune disorder; and assisted in cleaning up local rivers. She’s also volunteered for school STEM activities, Special Olympic events, sports camps, and food drives at local food banks.

Peyton Stone is the daughter of Mannington associate Josh Stone. She is a graduate of Calhoun High School and plans to attend Dalton State College in Dalton, Georgia in the fall where she will pursue a degree in elementary education. Peyton has focused on helping children in her community: she has volunteered at Calhoun Early Learning Academy, assisted in a second- grade classroom at Calhoun Primary School, and worked as a floater at Northwest Georgia Christian Academy.