Diamond Bar, CA (Aug. 2, 2010) A total of $111,000 is being distributed to 67 individuals through the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF), a program administered by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) to foster leadership opportunities in the automotive specialty-equipment marketplace and to support educational goals for students.
“SEMA is privileged and proud to support the young talent that will ultimately lead our industry to future success,” said Tom Myroniak, SEMA Vice President of Marketing and Member Services. “We’re especially excited about this year’s winners and believe that they will go on to make positive and significant contributions to our industry.”
The SMSF includes two programs. The first is a scholarship for students attending universities, colleges, and/or vocational schools in either the United States or Canada. Awards in this program range from $1,000 to $2,000, with $4,000 going to the top student. The other program is a loan forgiveness award, which offers individuals who have been working for a SEMA member company for at least one year the opportunity to receive $1,000 to pay for his or her existing student loan.
For the 2010-2011 academic year, 55 scholarships were awarded, and 12 loan forgiveness awards were distributed.
Applications for the 2011-2012 program will be available at www.sema.org/scholarship in December.
Scholarship and Award Recipients:
Scholarship Awards:
Adedotun Adeluyi, St. Francis College
David Arnouts, University of Michigan: Dearborn, John Raffa Award
Katelyn Bailey, Lincoln Technical Institute
Kirk Barber, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Dan Borre Award
Andrew Baum, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Yana Briggs, Art Center College of Design
Ryan Brimhall, Weber State University
Devin Butterbrodt, Iowa State University
Joseph Campbell, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Bradley Cannon, California State Polytechnic University: Pomona, Harlan Felder Award
Meghan Chamberlain, Oakland University, Light Truck Accessory Alliance Award
Thomas Colvin, University of Toledo
Jennifer Cook, Antelope Valley College, Performance Warehouse Association Award
Douglass Coppage, Georgia Institute of Technology, Bernie Karp Award
Cayle Damrow, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Street Performance Council Award
Christopher Day, San Bernardino Valley College, K&N Engineering Award
Krystle Dozier, California State University: Chico
Lee Esten, Rio Hondo College, Eastwood Award
Thomas Fischer, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Michael A. Kunzman Award
Daniel Fourie, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Top Student Award
Samuel Gage, Indiana University
Anthony Gregory, University of Texas at Austin
Dylan Hellman, Art Institute of Colorado, Jim A. Borre Award
Jared Hokanson, Brigham Young University – Idaho
Matthew Hovan, San Jose State University, Performance Warehouse Association Award
Amy Kao, Carnegie Mellon University
Donovan Krehbiel, Kansas State University
Soochan Lee, College For Creative Studies, Yee Award
Jessica Martens, University of Michigan
Brandon Mase, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Joe Amato Award
Ashley Matejka, University of Akron
Andrew Mattord, University of Northwestern Ohio
Grant Maus, Montana State University: Billings College of Technology, Hot Rod Industry Alliance Award
Isaac McAllister, Virginia Western Community College
Walter McAllister, Virginia Western Community College
Jack McCulloch, Gwinnett Technical Institute
Thomas McDuffee, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Steven McKee, University of Missouri: Columbia, Jeff Moses – Automotive Restoration Market Organization Award
Aaron Miller, University of Northwestern Ohio
Bradley Miller, Pennsylvania College of Technology
Dustin Montgomery, Indian Hills Community College
Kyle Morgan, Nashville Auto-Diesel College
Kale Nicodemus, Colorado State University: Pueblo
Thomas Nolte, Wayne State University – Steve Woomer Award
Anthony Otero, University of Northwestern Ohio
Matiaz Perez, Texas State Technical College: Waco
Matthew Proctor, Weber State University
Andrew Raybon, Georgia Institute of Technology – Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) Award
Alexander Richards, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale – L.L. Borrick Award
Logan Schwiger, University of Northwestern Ohio
Clarice Smith, Purdue University
Cameron Sullivan, University of Alberta – Manufacturers Rep Council (MRC) Award
Collin Veele, Michigan Technological University – Wally Parks Award
Tahiem Williams, University of South Florida
Wei Yang, Purdue University – Melvin Burton Award
Loan Forgiveness Awards
Eric Bailey, Summit Racing Equipment
Matthew Bowles, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Wheel & Tire Council Award
Christopher Brown, Petersen Automotive Museum, Phil Weiand Award
Mike Clark, Dee Zee, Dee Zee Award
Sara Crooks-Naze, BCS International
Debra Dixon-Coen, Nissan USA, Trudy Thompson – Top Female Award
Chris Gray, Marquez Design
Jaclyn Kilani, Garage Equipment Supply, Young Executive’s Network Award
Yamuna McGuire, Skyjacker Suspensions, SEMA Businesswomen’s Network Award
Lynn Meredith, TruXedo, Inc., Professional Restylers Organization Award
Terri Northup, Auburn Gear Inc.
Brandon Whitsell, Competition Cams, Joe Hrudka Award
About SEMA
SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association founded in 1963, represents the $31.85 billion specialty automotive industry of 7,144 member-companies. It is the authoritative source for research, data, trends and market growth information for the specialty auto parts industry. The industry provides appearance, performance, comfort, convenience and technology products for passenger and recreational vehicles. For more information, contact SEMA at 1575 S. Valley Vista Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765, tel: 909/396-0289, or visit www.sema.org or www.enjoythedrive.com.