Hormel Foods Announces 2024 Class of Hormel Heroes Scholarship Recipients
Hormel Foods has announced the recipients of the 2024 Hormel Heroes Scholarships. This initiative, started in 2019, awards $10,000 scholarships to students with military backgrounds pursuing degrees in culinary arts or foodservice management. This year’s winners are Vergie Terrell and Jorge Mendez. To date, the program has provided $180,000 to 13 students. Terrell, an active U.S. Army member and junior at Houston Community College, aims to establish her own foodservice business. Mendez, a U.S. Army Reserve member and junior at New Mexico State University, aspires to open his own restaurant. The scholarships are administered by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), which has awarded over $27 million in scholarships over the past 37 years.
Hormel Foods ha annunciato i vincitori delle Borse di Studio Hormel Heroes 2024. Questa iniziativa, avviata nel 2019, assegna borse di studio del valore di 10.000 dollari a studenti con esperienze militari che perseguono lauree nelle arti culinarie o nella gestione dei servizi alimentari. I vincitori di quest'anno sono Vergie Terrell e Jorge Mendez. Fino ad oggi, il programma ha fornito 180.000 dollari a 13 studenti. Terrell, un membro attivo dell'Esercito degli Stati Uniti e studentessa al terzo anno al Houston Community College, mira a creare la propria attività di ristorazione. Mendez, un membro della Riserva dell'Esercito degli Stati Uniti e studente al terzo anno alla New Mexico State University, aspira ad aprire il proprio ristorante. Le borse di studio sono gestite dalla National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), che ha assegnato oltre 27 milioni di dollari in borse di studio negli ultimi 37 anni.
Hormel Foods ha anunciado a los beneficiarios de las Becas Hormel Heroes 2024. Esta iniciativa, iniciada en 2019, otorga becas de $10,000 a estudiantes con antecedentes militares que buscan obtener títulos en artes culinarias o gestión de servicios de alimentos. Los ganadores de este año son Vergie Terrell y Jorge Mendez. Hasta la fecha, el programa ha proporcionado $180,000 a 13 estudiantes. Terrell, un miembro activo del Ejército de EE. UU. y estudiante de tercer año en Houston Community College, tiene como objetivo establecer su propio negocio de servicios de alimentos. Mendez, un miembro de la Reserva del Ejército de EE. UU. y estudiante de tercer año en la Universidad Estatal de Nuevo México, aspira a abrir su propio restaurante. Las becas son administradas por la Fundación Educativa de la Asociación Nacional de Restaurantes (NRAEF), que ha otorgado más de $27 millones en becas en los últimos 37 años.
호멜 푸드는 2024 호멜 히어로즈 장학금 수혜자를 발표했습니다. 2019년에 시작된 이 이니셔티브는 요리 예술 또는 식음료 관리 분야에서 학위를 추구하는 군 출신 학생들에게 10,000달러의 장학금을 수여합니다. 올해의 수상자는 Vergie Terrell과 Jorge Mendez입니다. 현재까지 이 프로그램은 13명의 학생들에게 180,000달러를 지원했습니다. Terrell은 미 육군의 현역 군인이며 Houston Community College의 3학년 학생으로 자신의 식음료 사업을 세우는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. Mendez는 미 육군 예비군의 일원이자 New Mexico State University의 3학년 학생으로 자신의 식당을 여는 것을 꿈꿉니다. 이 장학금은 미국 국립식당협회 교육 재단(NRAEF)에서 관리하며, 지난 37년 동안 2,700만 달러 이상의 장학금을 수여했습니다.
Hormel Foods a annoncé les récipiendaires des Bourses Hormel Heroes 2024. Cette initiative, lancée en 2019, attribue des bourses de 10 000 $ à des étudiants ayant un passé militaire poursuivant des diplômes en arts culinaires ou en gestion des services alimentaires. Les lauréats de cette année sont Vergie Terrell et Jorge Mendez. À ce jour, le programme a accordé 180 000 $ à 13 étudiants. Terrell, un membre actif de l'Armée américaine et étudiante en troisième année au Houston Community College, vise à établir son propre entreprise de services alimentaires. Mendez, un membre de la Réserve de l'Armée américaine et étudiant en troisième année à l'Université d'État du Nouveau-Mexique, aspire à ouvrir son propre restaurant. Les bourses sont administrées par la National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), qui a attribué plus de 27 millions de dollars en bourses au cours des 37 dernières années.
Hormel Foods hat die Empfänger der Hormel Heroes Stipendien 2024 bekannt gegeben. Diese Initiative, die 2019 ins Leben gerufen wurde, vergibt Stipendien in Höhe von 10.000 US-Dollar an Studenten mit militärischem Hintergrund, die Abschlüsse in der Kochkunst oder im Lebensmittelmanagement anstreben. Die Gewinner in diesem Jahr sind Vergie Terrell und Jorge Mendez. Bis heute hat das Programm 180.000 US-Dollar an 13 Studenten vergeben. Terrell, ein aktives Mitglied der US-Armee und Studentin im dritten Jahr am Houston Community College, hat das Ziel, ihr eigenes Gastronomiegeschäft zu gründen. Mendez, ein Mitglied der US-Armee-Reserve und Student im dritten Jahr an der New Mexico State University, hat den Traum, sein eigenes Restaurant zu eröffnen. Die Stipendien werden von der National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) verwaltet, die in den letzten 37 Jahren über 27 Millionen US-Dollar an Stipendien vergeben hat.
- Hormel Foods continues to support military members through substantial scholarships.
- The Hormel Heroes Scholarship Program has awarded $180,000 to 13 students since 2019.
- NRAEF has provided more than $27 million in scholarships over 37 years, enhancing educational opportunities.
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Two students with military backgrounds awarded
To date, the Hormel Heroes Scholarship Program has provided
"Hormel Foods is proud to support our military members in their career journeys," said Mark Ourada, group vice president of Foodservice at Hormel Foods. "These scholarships are our way of showing appreciation for those who have served our nation and are now pursuing careers in the foodservice industry. Congratulations to our 2024 scholarship recipients, Vergie Terrell and Jorge Mendez. Thank you both for your dedicated service. We are proud to support you."
An active member of the United States Army and now a junior at
"I believe that with dedication, hard work and the right opportunities, I can make a positive impact in the industry and inspire others to pursue their culinary dreams," Terrell said. "I am truly grateful to Hormel Foods for believing in my potential. Your support has motivated me to strive for excellence in my academic and professional endeavors. Thank you for investing in my future."
Mendez shares Terrell's passion for the culinary arts. A member of the
"I am eternally grateful to be chosen for this opportunity," Mendez said. "I will always be grateful to Hormel Foods. Their amazing generosity is giving me the chance to make my dreams come true, and I will always be thankful for that."
Over the last 37 years, the NRAEF has awarded more than more than 6,000 scholarships valued at approximately
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