[May 28, 2015] |
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American Water Announces Recipients of James LaFrankie Scholarship Awards
American
Water (NYSE: AWK), the nation's largest publicly traded water and
wastewater utility company, today announced recipients of the 24th annual
James V. LaFrankie Scholarship Awards. The awards were distributed
nationwide to nine college-bound children of full-time American Water
employees, who demonstrate an interest in water-related industry
occupational fields.
American Water selected nine high school seniors based on their
outstanding high school records, academic honors, participation in
extracurricular activities and teacher recommendations. The scholarships
are awarded for a term of one year in individual awards of $1,000.
Scholarship renewal is contingent upon the student's academic progress
and may be renewed up to three years.
The scholarship award recipients are as follows:
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Brian Green of Whiting, N.J., son of Joseph Green, Utility
Mechanic in Lakewood, N.J.
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Cody Snyder of New Castle, Pa., son of Kristen Snyder,
Production Supervisor in New Castle, Pa.
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Rachel Baldwin of Brighton, Ill., daughter of Delores Goforth,
Scheduling/Analyst in Alton, Ill.
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Elaina Roach of Fishers, Ind., daughter of Gregory Roach,
Manager of Revenue Analytics in Greenwood, Ind
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Risha Parikh of Johns Creek, Ga., daughter of Paresh Parikh,
Senior Engineer in Fort Hood, Tex.
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Katherine Daly of Newtown, Pa., daughter of Robert Daly,
Information Technology Services Manager in Voorhees, N.J.
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Nicole and Rachel Baxter-Green of Bridgewater, N.J.,
daughters of Scott Baxter-Green, Water Quality Manager in Bridgewater,
N.J.
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Shane Braunworth of Allentown, N.J., son of Thomas Braunworth,
Supervisor in Shrewsbury, N.J.
"We are proud to award these scholarships to such extraordinary students
who not only achieved the highest academic standards but also have an
interest in water-related industry occupational fields," said BJ Holdnak,
vice president of Human Resources. "It is important to us that we
give students the opportunity to advance their education and support
their academic and future career endeavors. We congratulate all of our
winners and wish them the best of luck in their academic careers."
The American Water Board of Directors established the scholarship
program in 1991 in honor of former American Water president, James
LaFrankie. LaFrankie 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.
Founded in 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest publicly
traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in
Voorhees, N.J., the company employs 6,400 dedicated professionals who
provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other
related services to an estimated 15 million people in 47 states and
parts of Canada. More information can be found at www.amwater.com.
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