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(Sacramento, CA. - May 24, 2016) CAWA, Representing the Automotive Parts Industry, is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2016 scholarship awards. CAWA provided $12,250 in scholarships this year to twelve individuals. "Once again, CAWA is proud to assist these young people in pursuing their education and careers in the auto care industry", said Rodney Pierini, President and CEO, in announcing the awards.
Recipients of the scholarships include:
* Miranda Meyers, The highest awardee - Mort Schwartz Award, College of Alameda
* Perla Veloz, Ferris State University
* Ngoc Hua, Rio Hondo College
* Angel Segura, Universal Technical Institute
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Madison Sira, Cypress College
* George Williamson, De Anza College
* Robert Edington, Universal Technical Institute
* Santiago Benitez, Universal Technical Institute
* Skyler Gallagher, Universal Technical Institute
* Wyatt Hatcher, Universal Technical Institute
* Damien Otten, Universal Technical Institute
* Xavier Perez, Truckee Meadows Community College
The primary scholarship fundraising effort by CAWA is its annual dinner meeting held the Sunday night before the AAPEX and SEMA shows. This year it will be held at Caesar's in Las Vegas on October 30, 2016. Scholarship funding also comes, in part, from a grant provided by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation.
To contribute to the Association's scholarship fund or to donate prizes for the annual fundraising auction, contact Rodney Pierini at 800-332-2292, ext. 1 or [email protected] .
CAWA is a regional auto care industry trade association, which represents auto parts jobbers, warehouse distributors, retailers, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives and program groups. The Association provides education, legislative, regulatory and business support to the industry and its membership. It is one of the largest trade associations of its kind in the United States and recognized as a leader in the auto care industry. Visit www.cawa.org for further information about the Association.
Contact:
Rodney Pierini
President & CEO
CAWA - Representing the Automotive Parts Industry
4030 Lennane Drive, Sacramento, CA. 95834
800.332.2292, ext. 1
[email protected]
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