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American Water Announces Recipients of 2022 James LaFrankie Scholarship Awards
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American Water (NYSE: AWK) has announced the winners of the 30th Annual James V. LaFrankie Scholarship Awards, honoring nine exceptional high school seniors nationwide. Each recipient, who demonstrated outstanding academic records and a passion for science and water-related fields, will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Out of 68 applications, these students were selected by an independent organization. The scholarship program, established in 1991, reflects American Water's commitment to supporting education in the water industry.
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American Water Honors 9 Students Nationwide for Scholastic Achievement
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
American Water (NYSE: AWK), the nation’s largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company, today announced recipients of the 30th Annual James V. LaFrankie Scholarship Awards. The awards were distributed nationwide to seven college-bound children of full-time American Water employees who demonstrate an interest in science and water-related industry occupational fields.
Out of 68 submitted applications, an independent, third-party organization selected nine of the high school seniors based on their outstanding high school records, academic honors, participation in extracurricular activities and teacher recommendations. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded for one year and may be renewed for up to three years based on the student’s academic progress.
“American Water is proud to award these scholarships to such exceptional students who achieved the highest academic standards and also have an interest in science and water-related industry fields,” said Melanie Kennedy, Chief Human Resources Officer. “We congratulate all of our recipients and are excited to help them pursue their bright futures.”
The scholarship award recipients include:
Timothy Amiri, son of Neil Amiri, Manager, Automation and Controls, Missouri American Water
Zaviay Bashay, son of Philip Torino, Senior Utility Specialist, New Jersey American Water
Caleb Carlson, son of Jody Carlson, Senior Manager, Operations-NW Missouri, Missouri American Water
Kayla DiMenna, daughter Lynda DiMenna, Vice President, Chief Environmental and Safety Officer, American Water
Eric Liu, son of Yanjin Liu, Senior Planning Engineer, American Water
Olivia Makatura, daughter of Thomas Makatura, Field Service Representative, Indiana American Water
Ruthie Seals, daughter of Michael Seals, Senior Engineering Project Manager, Indiana American Water
Kanita Sivananthan, daughter of Sivananthan Perumalraj, Principal Solution Engineer, American Water.
Bladen Williams, son of Christopher Williams, Utility Technician, Virginia American Water
The American Water Board of Directors established the scholarship program in 1991 in honor of former American Water president, James LaFrankie, who demonstrated the value he placed on college education by earning a degree at Georgetown University night school while working days at the Alexandria Virginia Water Company, now known as Virginia American Water. After that, LaFrankie excelled, climbing the ladder to increasingly responsible positions over his 44-year career with American Water, retiring as the company’s president in 1991.
About American Water
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs approximately 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable, and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and diversityataw.com. Follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
What is the James V. LaFrankie Scholarship Award by American Water?
The James V. LaFrankie Scholarship Award is given to exceptional high school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence and an interest in science and water-related industries, providing each winner with a $1,000 scholarship.
How many students received scholarships from American Water in 2023?
In 2023, nine students received scholarships from American Water.
What criteria were used to select the scholarship recipients?
Recipients were selected based on outstanding academic records, extracurricular involvement, and teacher recommendations.
When was the scholarship program established?
The scholarship program was established in 1991 to honor former American Water president James LaFrankie.
Is the James V. LaFrankie Scholarship renewable?
Yes, the scholarship is awarded for one year and may be renewed for up to three years based on the student’s academic progress.
