Mike Garcia Scholarship

The scholarship, which pays registration and hotel expenses for one person, is offered in honor of Mike Garcia, a past chairman of the former Young Executives Committee now known as the Emerging Leaders Network, and former president of Plus One Imports, a division of the Pete Garcia Company. It was created to recognize, encourage and reward exemplary service by an industry member who exhibits the enthusiasm, industry dedication and commitment to career achievement that were characteristic of Mike Garcia. Mike Garcia passed away in 1992.

The 2012 scholarship was valued at over $700. WF&FSA paid the program registration fee and for a two-night hotel stay for the winner.

The 2012 Mike Garcia scholarship was awarded to Stephan Lovelace of Kennicott Brothers in Elk Grove Village.  Congratulations, Stephan.

To apply for the 2012 scholarship, each nominee should send a letter indicating why he or she would like to attend the 2012 Management Institute.  A representative from the applicant's company must also submit a letter detailing the candidate's accomplishments.  Both should be sent under one cover letter.  Mail to: WF&FSA, 105 Eastern Ave., Suite 104, Annapolis, MD 21403, Fax to: (410) 263-1659 or Email: plilly@thompsonmanagement.com

The deadline for receiving applications is January 15, 2012.