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Thanks to the generosity of Diageo, IABR awarded five $5,000 scholarships to college students working in the alcohol beverage industry for the 2009-2010 school year. The scholarship program is the innovation of Diageo state manager, Al Wunder. Applications for the 2009-2010 scholarships will be reviewed this month and presented at the 2009 convention.

Thanks to the generosity of Diageo, IABR is pleased to announce the third annual scholarship program for the
2009-2010 school year for college students working in the alcohol beverage industry.

1.  Johnnie Walker® “Keep Walking” $3,000 Scholarship – honors an applicant who has shown the ability to overcome adversity.

2.  Crown Royal® “Crown Worthy” $3,000 Scholarship – honors an applicant who has realized legendary achievements & accomplishments.

3.  Smirnoff® “Clearly Original” $3,000 Scholarship – honors an applicant who’s contributed original ideas, lives an original lifestyle, and is a clear leader – like Smirnoff, the number one selling spirit brand in the world & in Indiana.

4.  Captain Morgan® “Larger than Life Spirit” $3,000 Scholarship – honors an applicant who portrays a well-noted sociability and involvement agenda, just the way Captain Henry Morgan would have wanted it.

5. Jose Cuervo® “Vive Cuervo” $3,000 Scholarship - honors an applicant who has demonstrated outstanding community service so that others may live better.

Scholarship Details and Application Requirements: 

1. Scholarships are one-year awards and will be awarded by a selection committee representing the Indiana Hospitality and Tourism Foundation, Inc
1. Comprised of 5 members, selected by IABR
2. Five $3,000 scholarships will be awarded.

1. All award monies are designated for tuition and fees only, and will be paid directly to the academic institution by the Foundation.
2. Minimum of 21 years of age by the close of the application process
3. Must have minimum high school diploma
4. Must maintain minimum 2.0 GPA out of a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
5. Must have parent, grandparent, legal guardian, or employer who is a member of the IABR.
6. Employees or children of employees of an IABR member retailer are also eligible.
7. Employees must have worked for IABR member for at least 2 years

-     No alcohol-related legal offenses within last 4 years

1. Financial information not required to qualify, not based on need
2. Must be a full-time student, as defined by the academic institution
3. Must submit all required application information meeting all deadline dates
4. Must be a citizen of the U.S. and attend an academic institution located within the U.S.
5. Scholarships are open to all students meeting eligibility requirements on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to race, creed, religion, age or sex of application and without limitation due to location of college or university within the U.S.

Dates:             

• Application Period: December 1, 2008 through May 2009
• Application Deadline: May 31, 2009. 
  The completed application and supporting documents must be mailed together in one package and postmarked no later than May 31st, 2009.
• Awards will be granted:    August 1, 2009 
• Presentation Ceremony: October 16, 2009 
  Blue Chip Casino, Michigan City

Links:

2009-2010 IABR Scholarship Application

View Our Past Scholarship Recipients

2008-2009 Scholarship Award Winners
2007-2008 Scholarship Award Winners

2008-2009 Scholarship Award Winners

2008-2009 Johnnie Walker “Keep Walking” Scholarship Winner
Matthew Glover - Mr. G's Liquors, Noblesville IN

 Just as the Johnnie Walker brand motto states “Keep Walking” our recipient of the Johnnie Walker Scholarship has shown determination, enthusiasm and tolerance to overcome a challenging experience.  His ability to adapt to a new culture helped him survive in China for a summer as he sought enrichment of his studies in East Asian Languages and Cultures.  With efforts to familiarize unique and different customs and traditions, he found strength within himself to adapt to challenges presented to him.

2008-2009 Smirnoff “Clearly Original” Scholarship Winner
Tanya Barton - United Package Liquors, Indianapolis IN

The Smirnoff “Clearly Original” Scholarship honors those who contributes original ideas, and is a clear leader.  This year’s recipient is an employee at United Package Liquors, Tanya Barton.  Clearly original for our industry, her major is Biomedical Engineering. And Tanya is clearly on an original path from the broken home she started from.

Her desire is to work in the development of new devices, algorithms, and systems that will make major advances in biology and medicine.  A letter or recommendation came from a frequent customer of UPL who noted the respect from her fellow co-workers and the many satisfied customers she has assisted.  I know we’d all like to have more employees like her.

2008-2009 Captain Henry Morgan Scholarship Winner
Gretchen Pinnick - King’s Keg, North Webster IN

Just as Captain Morgan was a charismatic leader with an indomitable will to succeed and a larger than life spirit, this namesake scholarship was established for those who demonstrate their leadership by dedicating their time and energy to worthwhile extra-curricular activities.

Here are some of our winner’s extra-curricular activities:

1. President and House Manager of Kappa Kappa Gamma at Indiana University
   
2. A Riley Development Committee member for the IU Dance Marathon benefit for Riley Children’s Hospital where she works directly with Riley families.
   
3. A Political Advocate for Middle Way House, a home for women of domestic abuse. 

She attends Indiana University full time where an instructor’s recommendation told us that she is one of those constructive forces, with qualities of leadership, sensitivity to others, loyalty to the group, organizational ability and winning personality that rubs off on her peers and makes the class work well.

2008-2009 Crown Royal “Royal Achievement” Scholarship Award Winner
Jonathan Sandhu - Vineyard Liquors, Indianapolis IN

Jonathan is able to successfully balance accomplishments and achievements in the classroom with extra-curricular activities. In high school he was on Roncalli’s three time state championship football team, on the track team, on the student council and an active volunteer in the Lords Pantry all while an honor student. 

In college he put these experiences to good use. 

1. He was appointed Health and Safety Director for Purdue’s Student Government.  
2. He served on a committee that developed creative solutions to renovate Purdue’s Recreational Facility,
3. he is a representative of his fellow students on the Student Senate. 
4. and Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee. 

It was in this role he accomplished a “royal achievement”  by making textbook information accessible to students before the semester so students now have the option of obtaining books from other avenues that the university book store. He did this not with student protests or revolution, but by meeting with Purdue’s Provost, Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Services to find the most appropriate avenue to solve the problem. 

It’s no surprise that he also has been on the Dean’s List for the past four semesters.  He’s finishing his final year in studying Elementary Education, where we will be fortunate to have him leading our children into the future.

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2007-2008 Scholarship Award Winners

2007-2008 Crown Royal  “Royal Achievement” Scholarship Winner
The Crown Royal Scholarship honors the applicant who has realized exceptional achievements and accomplishments.  James Brigden is committed to setting an example through his work ethic has achieved significant accomplishments for himself along the way.  Employed by Village Bottle Shoppes in West Lafayette, James has maintained a 3.16 GPA whole working his way though school, serving as Vice President of his fraternity and commander of his NROTC company.

2007-2008 Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Scholarship Winner
The Jose Cuervo scholarship honors those who comes from a heritage of prestige and tradition in the beverage alcohol business.  Ryan Baker comes from a family who has instilled a work ethic and determination through hard work to accomplish his life goals.  Ryan works in the family stores, dba Superior Discount Beverages to learn how the business operates while attending school.  His goal when he graduates from Indiana University is to help in the family business in the management and accounting aspects of the business.

2007-2008 Smirnoff “Clearly Original” Scholarship Winner
This scholarship honors those who contributes original ideas, and is a clear leader.  Elizabeth Morrison exemplifies originality.  Her creativity has helped her attain academic, professional and social goals while staying original and true to herself.

Elizabeth was a member of the Purdue Society of Professional Engineers Rube Goldberg Team that won the People’s Choice Award and the 2006 National Champion title.  She also serves as Treasurer of the student chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers.  She also serves as Assistant Manager for Village Bottle Shoppes in West Lafayette.

2007-2008 Captain Morgan “Larger than Life” Winner
Heather Miller, daughter of Woodburn Liquor owner Denise Miller, is the recipient of the Captain Morgan scholarship. Her devotion to setting goals and analyzing her progress has paid off with a 3.73 GPA.

2007-2008 Johnnie Walker “Keep Walking” Winner
Allison Scheidt was diagnosed with type 1 juvenile diabetes at the age of ten.  Having to learn a new way of eating, testing her own blood sugar and other things associated with the disease helped Allison become responsible and mature at a young age.  Her determination did not allow diabetes to keep her from experiencing what life has to offer as she keeps on walking through life to achieve her dreams. 

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