Food safety and contract sanitation provider PSSI has named recipients of the 2024 PSSI Scholarship Program.
Fifteen individuals, including employees and dependents of employees from across the U.S. and Canada, have been selected to receive this award, according to a news release.
Each recipient will be granted a one-time $4,000 scholarship to support their pursuit of higher education. Among this year’s winners:
- Travis Blevins of Grayson, Ky.
- Kelsey Mick of Shullsburg, Wis.
- Mark Johanson of Kingwood, Texas.
- Elly Stevens of Troy, Ala.
- Marianna Garcia of Arcadia, Wis.
- Journey Mica of Calgary, Alberta.
- Julia Howes of Dubuque, Iowa.
- Natalia Gutierrez of Spring, Texas.
- Ariana Bell of Clinton, N.C.
- Jeanne-Trishcia Mangalindan of Calgary, Alberta.
- Paola Gutierrez of Spring, Texas.
- Jack Sellers of Roswell, Ga.
- Jesse Vesperman of Platteville, Wis.
- Lucas Pagan of Margate, Fla.
“This annual scholarship initiative not only empowers individuals to realize their full potential but also fosters a culture of continuous learning and development,” PSSI CEO Tim Mulhere said in the release. “We take pride in supporting education for our team members and their children, as well as their commitment to making a meaningful impact on their schools and communities.”
Recipients were chosen based on a comprehensive evaluation process, considering academic achievements, leadership qualities, participation in school and community activities, educational and career aspirations, and external recommendations, the release said.
“With this scholarship, a range of opportunities opens up for me to achieve success and grow as a professional,” Natalia Gutierrez, PSSI scholarship recipient, said in the release. “This opportunity PSSI has given me inspires me to work harder to become the best version of myself and to make a valuable contribution to this nation.”
