CAWA 2023 scholarship winners announced

July 6, 2023
The California/Nevada/Arizona Automotive Wholesalers' Association (CAWA) provided over $13,250 in scholarships this year to 13 individuals.
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The California/Nevada/Arizona Automotive Wholesalers' Association (CAWA) has announced the recipients for its 2023 scholarship awards. This year, CAWA provided over $13,250 in scholarships to 13 individuals. Each student will receive a $300 tool gift certificate compliments of CAWA member All Trade Tools. 

"Once again, CAWA is proud to assist these young people in pursuing their education and careers in the auto care industry," said Rodney Pierini, president and CEO of CAWA.

Recipients of this year's scholarships are:

  • Clark Howe, Mort Schwartz Award, WyoTech
  • Tomoko Yoshizumi, United Education Institute, Garden Grove
  • Jeremiah Weetly, Rutgers University
  • James Imperio, Pasadena City College
  • Benjamin Ramirez, Rio Hondo College
  • Kaniqua Suttle, Universal Technical Institute
  • Adeline Hampson, WyoTech
  • Sean Theron, Saddleback College
  • Erica Smith, United Education Institute, Bakersfield
  • Kendall Johnston, United Education Institute, West Covina
  • Stephen Abkin, Texas A&M
  • Krystina Colon, United Education Institute, Chula Vista
  • Edgar Tena, Pasadena City College

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