The National Utility Contractors Association recently announced the winners of the NUCA Foundation for Education and Research 2025 scholarships.
"NUCA and our chapter members and leadership are extremely very proud of our 2025 scholarship winners," says Chris Barrett, NUCA interim CEO." We congratulate each of them on their award and their academic achievements, leadership and community involvement.
"Their dedication, academic excellence, and vision for a brighter future distinguished them as worthy recipients of our scholarship prizes. These scholarships are a testament to their potential to make a lasting impact on their communities. We are confident that they will use this opportunity to grow, innovate and inspire others to excel in their own studies and leadership.”
The NUCA Foundation for Education and Research is committed to supporting the future of the utility construction industry by providing scholarships that empower students, promote educational excellence and invest in the next generation of industry leaders. The NUCA Foundation has awarded students over a quarter million dollars in scholarship funds since 2004.
The four 2025 scholarship winners are:
D.A. Foster Memorial Scholarship:
Sydney Bailey
Member company Core & Main Inc., NUCA of Indiana.
Walter Gainer Scholarships:
Katherine Thormeier
Member company Bryan Excavating LLC., NUCA of Ohio.
Carlee Yokley
Member company Cleary Construction Inc., NUCA of Kentucky.
William & Shirley Burgett Scholarship:
Savannah Blecha
Member company Beemer Construction Co. Inc., NUCA of Greater Kansas City Region.
For more information about NUCA’s 2025 scholarships, visit nuca.com/scholarships.
