NACS Announces Scholarship Winners

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Eleven college students received big news this month when they learned they were selected as recipients of a $3,000 scholarship through the NACS Scholarship Program—one of the signature programs supported by the NACS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

The NACS Scholarship Program has long helped to grow today’s top talent into tomorrow’s top performers through continuing education and professional development opportunities. Each year, the NACS Foundation distributes up to 11 scholarships in the amount of $3,000 each for costs toward undergraduate career education at a community college or university. Since its inception, the program has awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships to NACS retail member company employees.

In addition to the $3,000 scholarship, each of the recipients will receive a stipend to attend the 2019 NACS Show in Atlanta, October 1–4, where they will be recognized during a special ceremony on Thursday, October 3, and given the firsthand opportunity to learn more about the exciting career paths in the industry. Each student was nominated by a company official for their academic excellence, leadership and passion for convenience and fuel retailing.

The 2019–20 NACS Scholarship recipients, each of whom is currently employed with a NACS retail member company, are:

• Genevieve Beaumont, front end coordinator, Giant Eagle; Mercyhurst University
• Hubert Celinski, assistant manager, Delta Sonic Car Wash; SIU-Carbondale
• Jayden Dolechek, cashier, The Hub Convenience Stores Inc.; Dickinson State University
• Jacob Forbes, salesperson, Sheetz; Temple University
• Isaac Johnston, IT quality assurance intern, Sheetz; Liberty University
• Sara Kendall, shift leader, QuickChek; Ocean County College
• Mary Ledbetter, customer service specialist, Reeders LLC; Oklahoma State University
• Erika Sanchez, district manager, Loaf ‘N Jug/EG America; Laramie Community College
• Kayla Swan, store assistant manager, Kwik Shop; University of Kansas
• Mallory Vener, accounts payable, Fleming’s Auto Service; University of St. Thomas
• Shae Wolfe, intern, Ho-Chunk Inc.; Dartmouth College.

To be notified when the 2020-21 NACS Scholarship submission period opens or to learn more about how you can help develop the next generation of leaders in the convenience and fuel retailing industry, visit convenience.org/NACSscholarship.