2010 AWI Education Foundation Scholarships Awarded

View the Letters of Appreciation from the 2010 Winners

The AWI Education Foundation (AWIEF) has announced the list of 2010 Scholarship recipients.

•    $2000 to Christopher Rider, Virginia Tech
•    $2000 to Scott Vasey, Pittsburg State University
•    $2000 to Ryan Williams, New England School of Architectural Woodworking
•    $1500 to Andrew Prioli, Rhode Island School of Design
•    $1500 to Steven Costa, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
•    $1500 to Chad Szablewski, Fox Valley Technical College

The AWI New England Chapter donated $2000 to the AWI Education Foundation in support of education in the New England area.

In addition to the $10,500 in scholarships, the AWI Education Foundation has also made a $20,000 donation to WoodLINKS USA to support high school woodworking programs.

Finally, the AWIEF received the official determination from the IRS as a private, non-operating foundation.  Donations received by the foundation are now tax deductible.

Vision
To support education and training for careers in the architectural woodwork industry.

Goal No. 1
To grow industry shareholders by creating a renewing and viable workforce.

Goal No.2
To provide resources that foster educational opportunities

Goal No. 3
To maintain a respected and financially sustainable foundation providing a means for contribution, support and legacy.

2010 Scholarship Program Schedule

Oct 15- Nov 15 – Ebriefs awareness of 2010 scholarship program and solicit recommendations from AWI members on prospective schools for consideration via school profile page on AWI website AWIEF area.

Dec 1 – Compile list of proposed education institutions

Jan 15 – send nominee invitation letter to schools

March 1- Completed nominee applications due to AWIEF

April 1 – Selection complete

Spring Meeting – Announce scholarship winners

May 1 – Disburse Scholarship funds to winners

Coming soon – currently under construction

Board of Directors

Robert Stout, President
RLS Commercial Interiors, Inc.
Phone: 919.365.4086
  
Duane Griffiths, Vice President
Stiles Machinery, Inc.
Phone: 616.698.7500

Dave Nadolski, Treasurer
A.J. Pietsch Company
Phone: 414.342.0531

Philip Duvic, Secretary
AWI
Phone: 571.323.3636

William Geyer, Director
Penn College of Technology
Phone: 570.326.3761x7499

Mailing Address

AWI Education Foundation
46179 Westlake Drive, Suite 120
Potomac Falls, VA  20165
571-323-3636
www.awinet.org