The Carmel Chamber began awarding the Nancy Blondin Scholarship in 2000 to honor Nancy, who was President of the Carmel Chamber from 1986 to 2000. The scholarship is available exclusively to children of employees whose companies are Carmel Chamber members and who meet the criteria of need; activities, both in and out of school; academic achievement; and a written essay about the person who most influenced the student in his/her career determination. The $4,000 scholarship is given annually and is awarded to each year’s recipient at $1,000 each year for four years.