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New
trend in giving benefits BX Scholarship Program
Since
late fall, the Builders Exchange Foundation has enjoyed a groundswell of
support, coming from members looking to honor individuals who have been
instrumental in shaping our industry.
A
recent reception honoring this year’s scholarship recipients drew some
very special industry icons to the Exchange to share in the celebration.
To
find how you can establish a named scholarship, or for more information
about the Foundation, contact Cathy Blackford at the Exchange.
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In the fall, Elford executives established a scholarship
to celebrate long-time leader and retired Chair Tom C.
Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick is pictured (left) with Derek
Schmid, the first recipient of the scholarship award that
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Speer Mechanical
executives created a named scholarship to mark the 50th
anniversary of Chair, Sam Shuman with their firm. Shuman
(right) shown with the first Samual A. Shuman scholarship
winner, Joshua McRoberts (left) and his parents.
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The Mid-City Electric
Scholarship was established to honor the contributions of
Jim Dew to the industry. Dew and his four children who are
part of the Mid-City team were on-hand to meet the
Mid-City scholarship recipient, Matthew Sprinkle (third
from left), pictured here with Mid-City’s Dew family
(from left) Jim, Brian, Denny, Mary and Steve.
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Ben M. and Ruth Kramer established a scholarship to honor
Kramer’s late father, Ben W. Kramer.
The Kramers spent time with scholarship recipient,
Russell Moeller (center).
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Pete Miller established
the Miller Family Scholarship to recognize the four
generations (and counting) of Millers who have found a
home in the industry. Pictured are Pete (right) with his
parents Ruth and Frank.
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In 2003 Lincoln Construction owners, Kurt Schmitt,
president, and Bruce Dew, vice president, created a
scholarship to reward outstanding future construction
managers, who will positively impact the central Ohio
industry. Schmitt
(left) and Dew (right) are shown here with scholarship
recipient, Andrew McMillen.
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The Tyler Ludwig Leadership Award was created in 2001 in
memory of Tyler Ludwig (1988-2001), the late son of active
Exchange volunteer leader, Mark Ludwig (shown second from
left). The award recognizes outstanding leadership
qualities in students pursing construction-related degrees
and is supported by friends of Tyler and his family, and
by Continental Building Systems. Also pictured are award
winners (from left) Joseph Bindas, Luis
Martinez and Jon Cook. |
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