Top photo caption: Chloe Berwick is shown during the Catholic Media Conference in Atlantic City where was named a winner of the inaugural Carlo Acutis Scholarship. Courtesy photos By David Karas, Correspondent Growing up, Chloe Berwick was active in her home parish of St. William the Abbot, Howell – attending religious education classes, receiving the Sacraments, serving as a catechist and co-leading a high school youth group with her twin sister. Berwick also found a way to merge her faith with her passion for writing – and her interest in Catholic journalism recently led to her recognition as a winner of the inaugural Carlo Acutis Scholarship. The scholarship offers full-time college students or recent graduates the opportunity to attend the Catholic Media Conference, the flagship event of the Catholic Media Association, where they can develop their skills, build professional relationships and learn directly from experienced Catholic media professionals. Applicants must submit a letter of introduction, resume, four content samples, an academic transcript, two letters of recommendation and a description of three story ideas for Catholic media. Recognized during the conference in Atlantic City June 16-19, each scholarship provided full conference registration, four nights at the conference hotel and travel reimbursement of up to $500. The award is made possible through generosity of the Catholic Journalist Scholarship Fund, eCatholic and the Catholic Extension Society. “The connections made and lessons learned certainly extend beyond my time at the conference,” Berwick acknowledged. Poised for Success “I am extremely grateful for this experience, especially for the chance to meet my fellow recipients,” Berwick said. “I learned from professionals on a variety of topics, including how to build a brand, engage with influencers, explore AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) analytics, and use visual storytelling and photojournalism techniques. I have already started applying the insights and skills