In memory of past president Jim Kriner, the Central Indiana Chapter routinely contributes to the ASSP Foundation to provide two scholarships for college students studying occupational/environmental, safety and health with Indiana universities (ISU, IU, Purdue). Through the ASSP Foundation, each year the Chapter awards a $3,000 scholarship and a $2,000.

The 2023 Central Indiana student member recipients are Hannah Dobler and Emmanuel Alvarez.

ASSP Foundation Scholarship, funded by ASSP Central Indiana Chapter, in memory of Jim Kriner, $3,000

Hannah Dobler
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor’s Degree Program: Occupational Safety

ASSP Foundation Scholarship, funded by ASSP Central Indiana Chapter, in memory of Jim Kriner, $2,000

Emmanuel Alvarez
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor’s Degree Program: Environmental Health and Safety

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation is awarding $334,500 in academic scholarships and career development grants to 153 individuals to help them achieve their educational and career goals in the occupational safety and health profession.

“For over 30 years as ASSP’s charitable arm, the Foundation has helped thousands of students and professionals continue their education in workplace safety and health,” said ASSP Foundation Chair Trish Ennis, CSP, ARM, CRIS. “The consistent support from donors shows that safety and health careers are vital in helping to protect workers everywhere.”

The 2023 awards include $305,500 in academic scholarships for 107 graduate and undergraduate students preparing for or supplementing their occupational safety and health careers at 52 colleges and universities. The ASSP Foundation is awarding $29,000 in career development grants to 46 safety students and professionals who are working to advance their careers through certification, conference attendance and similar learning opportunities. Career development grants will continue to be awarded throughout the year.

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Proceeds from the 2022 Future Leaders Golf Outing provided six $2,000 scholarships to Central Indiana Chapter Student Members. The recipients attended the 2023 Indiana Safety Conference and were awarded the scholarships at the Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards luncheon. Congratulations to our recipients!

Andrew Brownfield – Indiana State University
Kenny Burnell – Purdue University
Evan Grinder – Indiana University
Aylin Minjares Lemus – Indiana University
Josh Reiter – Indiana University
Abbi Williams – Purdue University