State & Locals
NYLE Scott Robert Vasquezi Memorial Scholarship
This award was renamed in 2006 in the memory of Scott R. ‘Squeezi” Vasquezi. Scott, an Account Manager for Boston Cedar, was a natural-born leader who had a passion for people and particularly those in the retail lumber industry. He joined NYLE in 1998, and in 2004, he served as president, where his passion, energy, charisma, and business acumen made him a tremendous leader. Scott passed away in July of 2006 but is warmly remembered by all his friends in the retail lumber industry.
PURPOSE:
*To award multiple $2,000 merit scholarships for post-secondary education to dedicated employees and future industry leaders while fostering awareness and interest in the building material industry.
*The number of scholarships given out is based on donations received in any year. In 2023, four were awarded.
ELIGIBILITY:
- Be an employee, or a dependant of an employee, who works for a company that is a member (in good standing) of NYLE.
- Have maintained a minimum 2.5 equivalent grade point average in high school or college. Have an interest in attending or enrolling in a post-secondary college or technical school.
EVALUATION PROCESS:
- The NYLE scholarship committee will review all applications.
- The final selection will be made by the NYLE Board of Directors.
Congratulations to the 2023 NYLE Scott Robert Vasquezi Memorial Scholarship Recipients
Katelyn Donohue, West Chester, PA, Beatty Lumber & Millwork Co.
Joseph Gasper, Kenilworth, NJ, Jaeger Lumber
Madison Graham, Cuddebackville, NY, Fallsburg Lumber Company
Kennedy Michaud, Auburn, NH, Benson Lumber & Hardware Inc.