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 family member (child, stepchild, grandchild, parent, spouse) 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 no later than August, 31, 2025.
Congratulations to the 2024 NYLE Scott Robert Vasquezi Memorial Scholarship Recipients
Andrew Boardman, Rochester, NY, PrimeSource
Anna Maria DeCicco, Cedar Grove, NJ, Jaeger Lumber
Claira Repsis, South Glens Falls, NY, Saratoga Quality Hardware
Savanna Silva, Fall River, MA, Dartmouth Building Supply