Capital Electric Awards Two $3,000 Scholarships to Graduating Seniors

The scholarships were awarded to two graduating high school seniors enrolling in a college and a vocational school.

UPPER MARLBORO, MD, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Electric, a leading value-added electrical distributor serving the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, announced the winners of their Inclusion Scholarship, an annual program that supports graduating high school seniors. Capital awarded two scholarships of $3,000 each to Cooper Hardy of Charleston, South Carolina, and Lucas Salmeron of Edgewood, Maryland.

“Every year we’re inspired by the essays students submit to the program. They’re passionate about contributing to communities where everyone feels welcome and has the tools and opportunities to succeed. That drive for inclusion mirrors the values we aim to live out as a company and the positive impact we want to have on the communities where we live and work,” said Brendan O’Hare, President Capital Electric.

This year, Capital Electric invited applicants to consider an inclusion challenge they have observed and propose a solution to improve fairness and respect in their school or community.

“The students’ responses were rooted in real-world challenges they have seen firsthand and offered practical steps towards a more inclusive school environment,” said O’Hare.

Capital Electric’s Inclusion Scholarship, now in its fourth year, aims to empower individuals attending university or a trade school. The application is open to graduating high school students in the District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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About Capital Electric

Capital Electric is a value-added electrical distributor, providing products, solutions, and services to electrical contractors, commercial projects, and industrial customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, Capital Electric has grown to become a premier electrical distributor in the region.

With more than 70 locations across Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia and powered by more than 1,300 associates, Capital Electric is The Electrical Distributor of Choice™. Learn more at capitalelectricsupply.com.

Capital Electric Is Part of Sonepar 

Sonepar is an independent family-owned company standing as the world leader in B2B distribution of electrical equipment, solutions, and services. In 2025, Sonepar achieved sales of $37.9 billion. Present in 40 countries with a dense network of brands, the Group is leading an ambitious transformation to make its customers’ lives easier providing them an omnichannel experience and sustainable solutions in the building, industry, and energy markets. Sonepar’s 46,000 associates are committed to accelerating the world’s electrification and driven by a shared Purpose: Powering Progress for Future Generations. www.sonepar.com

Sonepar entered the US in 1998 and has continued to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the market through a network of companies with over 571 locations nationwide and 12,700 associates. For more information, visit www.soneparusa.com.

*Figure converted to dollars from €33.6 billion at 1.129 EUR/USD average rate.

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