The Board of Directors of the South Dakota Water and Wastewater Association has established a financial aid scholarship program to benefit the children of the members of the SDWWA. A scholarship committee has been appointed by the SDWWA president. The goal of the scholarship committee is to raise a minimum of $10,000 to be placed in an annuity. The interest will be drawn from the account on an annual basis and awarded as a scholarship. The ultimate goal of the committee is to raise $20,000 for this purpose. The scholarship will be known as the SDWWA Annual Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship will be open to all children of SDWWA members who are attending a post secondary educational institution. The scholarship committee will, on an annual basis, award the scholarship in honor of a deceased member of the Association who has made significant contributions to the Association and/or the water/wastewater industry. By initiating this scholarship program we are giving back a little, and showing support for the families of our water and wastewater professionals who have given so much in the pursuit of excellence in our industry.
Contributors to the SDWWA Annual Scholarship fund will be recognized and acknowledged in relation to their level of contribution and as permanent record of the Association. The levels of contribution are:
Kryptonite Contributor------------------------------------$5,000 or more
Platinum Contributor--------------------------------------$1,000-$4,999
Gold Contributor--------------------------------------------$500-$999
Silver Contributor-------------------------------------------$100-499
Bronze Contributor----------------------------------------$1-$99
The scholarship Committee is currently seeking donations to fund this perpetual scholarship program. This is your chance to make a big difference in the life of a young adult. Please send your donation today to: SDWWA Scholarship Fund, SDARWS- 203 W. Center St., Madison, SD 57042. The SDWWA Scholarship Committee consists of Kim Verhey, Chris Schmidt, and Heath Thompson.
Scholarship applications are available for download HERE. The application is in .pdf format. Please print the application and mail to the address listed on the application. Applications may be submitted between September 15th and March 15th. The scholarship will be awarded on April 1st and announced at the SDWWA Annual Conference in September.
Contributors to the SDWWA Annual Scholarship fund will be recognized and acknowledged in relation to their level of contribution and as permanent record of the Association. The levels of contribution are:
Kryptonite Contributor------------------------------------$5,000 or more
Platinum Contributor--------------------------------------$1,000-$4,999
Gold Contributor--------------------------------------------$500-$999
Silver Contributor-------------------------------------------$100-499
Bronze Contributor----------------------------------------$1-$99
The scholarship Committee is currently seeking donations to fund this perpetual scholarship program. This is your chance to make a big difference in the life of a young adult. Please send your donation today to: SDWWA Scholarship Fund, SDARWS- 203 W. Center St., Madison, SD 57042. The SDWWA Scholarship Committee consists of Kim Verhey, Chris Schmidt, and Heath Thompson.
Scholarship applications are available for download HERE. The application is in .pdf format. Please print the application and mail to the address listed on the application. Applications may be submitted between September 15th and March 15th. The scholarship will be awarded on April 1st and announced at the SDWWA Annual Conference in September.
The following contributions have been made to the scholarship fund:
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Donor
Commercial Club of the SDWWA SDWWA general fund contribution SP Inc. HDR Engineering Inc. HD Supply "Source to Stream" HR Green Inc. Energy Laboratories, Inc. SD Water Environment Association (SDWEA) Clark Engineering- Offices in Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Brookings Leo B. Aisenbrey (in honor of Bill Aisenbrey) City of Madison Water and Wastewater Operators Jim Zeck Visu-Sewer Clean and Seal, Inc. Anonymous Kim and Jayne Verhey Jim and Cindy Raysor Gayleen Lowe Dakota Pump and Control SD-DENR Employees Delvin DeBoer Pete Hesla Andrea and Darren Griese Dakota Supply Group Hospitality Room Attendees- 2009 Conference Allan and Ann Erickson Frieda Wessel Annette Swanberg (in honor of Bill Aisenbrey) Marilyn and LaVerne Hedblom (in honor of Bill Aisenbrey) Christopher and Kathryn Schmit Heath Thompson Tim Monson Mitch Kannenberg Doug Ripley Gavin Graverson Deb Callahan Tim Stefanich Paul Farris South Dakota Women of Water and Wastewater HD Supply Poker Tournament Eric Meintsma Dakota Supply Group Hospitality Room Attendees- 2007 Conference Dan Fink SDWWA 2008 conference t-shirt sales Rob Roussel Greg Merrigan Mike Perkovich Craig Wagner Jim Auen Richard Nighbert |
Contribution Level
Kryptonite Kryptonite Platinum Platinum Platinum Platinum Platinum Platinum Platinum Gold Gold Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Bronze Bronze Bronze Bronze Bronze Bronze Bronze Bronze Bronze |
The 2009 Scholarship in the amount of $500.00 was awarded to Kelsey Dykstra.
The scholarship was awarded in honor of Don Wessel.
The 2010 Scholarship in the amount of $500.00 was awarded to Tyler Sarringer.
The scholarship was awarded in honor of Don Pospishil.
The 2011 Scholarship in the amount of $500.00 was awarded to Kelsey Wagner.
The scholarship was awarded in honor of James C. (Casey) Andersen.
The 2012 Scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each were awarded to Tia Miles
and Brady Aldrich. The scholarship was awarded in honor of JR Yde.
The 2013 Scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each were awarded to James Roussel
and Paige TeGantvoort. The scholarships were awarded in honor of William (Bill) Aisenbrey.
The 2014 Scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each were awarded to Cindy Thompson and Allison Meintsma. The scholarships were awarded in honor of Gene Grear and Ray Birchem.
The 2015 Scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each were awarded to Megan Callahan and Miranda Stefanich. The scholarships were awarded in honor of LeRoy Backhaus and Jim Fjerstad.
The 2018 Scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each were awarded to Ashlyn Macdonald and Nicole Sarringar. The scholarships were awarded in honor of Jon Ganje, Lennis Dale Baumiller, Donald Simpson, Dwayne Furman, John Miller, Dan Work, and Alfred Werre.
The scholarship was awarded in honor of Don Wessel.
The 2010 Scholarship in the amount of $500.00 was awarded to Tyler Sarringer.
The scholarship was awarded in honor of Don Pospishil.
The 2011 Scholarship in the amount of $500.00 was awarded to Kelsey Wagner.
The scholarship was awarded in honor of James C. (Casey) Andersen.
The 2012 Scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each were awarded to Tia Miles
and Brady Aldrich. The scholarship was awarded in honor of JR Yde.
The 2013 Scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each were awarded to James Roussel
and Paige TeGantvoort. The scholarships were awarded in honor of William (Bill) Aisenbrey.
The 2014 Scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each were awarded to Cindy Thompson and Allison Meintsma. The scholarships were awarded in honor of Gene Grear and Ray Birchem.
The 2015 Scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each were awarded to Megan Callahan and Miranda Stefanich. The scholarships were awarded in honor of LeRoy Backhaus and Jim Fjerstad.
The 2018 Scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each were awarded to Ashlyn Macdonald and Nicole Sarringar. The scholarships were awarded in honor of Jon Ganje, Lennis Dale Baumiller, Donald Simpson, Dwayne Furman, John Miller, Dan Work, and Alfred Werre.
