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NKBA Awards Outstanding Student Awards for 2015
The NKBA and Sub-Zero Wolf recognized the top NKBA student members at
NKBA accredited colleges and universities with a $200 scholarship
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (May 1, 2015) — Each year the NKBA proudly recognizes the top kitchen and bath design students at NKBA accredited colleges across North America. For 2015 the National Kitchen & Bath Association was pleased to award a $200 scholarship, sponsored by Sub-Zero Group, Inc., to 27 deserving NKBA student members attending these programs.
A Program Coordinator/Instructor from each school nominated their NKBA Outstanding Student based on his/her academic success within their NKBA program as well as internship, work, and volunteer contributions to the kitchen and bath industry. Standing in the community was also evaluated for each candidate.
The NKBA Outstanding Students will be presented a certificate of achievement, along with their generous $200 scholarship from Sub-Zero Wolf, at an end-of-year awards event. The NKBA program coordinator receives a framed certificate for display in their department.
THE 2015 OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENTS ARE:
| Alexandria Technical & Community College, MN | Ali Larson |
| Arapahoe Community College, CO | Cynthia Cohen |
| Art Institute of Philadelphia, PA | Ian Avance |
| Baker College of Auburn Hills, MI | Vanessa Docherty |
| Baker College of Clinton Township, MI | Mark Jay Lawson |
| Brigham Young University – Idaho, ID | Catherine Reid |
| Cañada College, CA | Debbie Nash |
| Century College, MN | Jennifer Hoeffel |
| College of DuPage, IL | Delilah Collins |
| Dakota County Technical College, MN | Kailee Helget |
| Front Range Community College – Larimer Campus, CO | Colleen Pescaia |
| Gallatin College – Montana State University, MT | Kelsey Corti |
| Great Falls College – Montana State University, MT | Megan Nickol |
| Johnson County Community College, KS | Katherine Bello |
| Joliet Junior College, IL | Jacqueline Figueroa |
| Lakeland College, AB, CAN | Adhara Hodgson |
| Montgomery College, MD | Svetlana Foster |
| Murray State University, KY | Katherine Wilborn |
| Portland Community College – Rock Creek, OR | Peter Marth |
| San Diego Mesa College, CA | William Keck |
| Seminole State College of Florida, FL | Cynthia Psarakis |
| Southeast Missouri State University, MO | Tylyn Mayberry |
| St. Louis Community College – Meramec, MO | Brittany Mathes |
| Sullivan College of Technology and Design, KY | Jasmin Moore |
| Virginia Tech, VA | Emily Preisendanz |
| Weber State University, UT | Julie Zeigler |
| West Valley College, CA | Michelle Talley |
The National Kitchen & Bath Association would like to congratulate all 27 recipients for their hard work and dedication to pursuing their dreams in this industry.
About the National Kitchen & Bath Association and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is the not-for-profit trade association that owns the KBIS®. With nearly 14,000 member companies representing tens of thousands of members in segments of the kitchen and bath industry, the NKBA has educated and led the kitchen and bath industry since its founding in 1963. The mission of the NKBA is to enhance member success and excellence, promote professionalism and ethical business practices, and provide leadership and direction for the kitchen and bath industry worldwide. For more information, visit NKBA.org or call 1-800-THE-NKBA (843-6522).
KBIS® and NKBA® are registered trademarks of the National Kitchen & Bath Association.
