FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, February 24, 2014
The Virginia Beach Travel and Tourism Foundation (VBTTF) is pleased to announce scholarships to five (5) deserving students for the 2013-2014 academic school year.
Sarah Cramer, a Bachelor of Science Degree student at ECPI Culinary Institute of Virginia will receive a $500.00 scholarship from the VBTTF. Ms. Cramer is majoring in Food Service Management. She is currently employed by the Culinary Institute as a steward and also is lead line cook at the Mojito Café. Ms. Cramer expects to graduate in June, 2014. Her letter of recommendation and support received from the CIV compliments Ms. Cramer’s outstanding dedication to the hospitality industry and excellent customer service focus.
Samantha Jespersen, an Associate Degree student at Bryant & Stratton College will receive a $500.00 scholarship from the VBTTF. Ms. Jespersen is majoring in Applied Science concentrating in Business. She is currently employed by Ginkgo Fairfield Latitudes as a consultant and worked previously at AMF Bowling Center. Ms. Jespersen expects to graduate in April, 2014. Her letter and recommendation of support received from AMF compliments Ms. Jespersen’s confidence, intelligence and high standard of excellence.
Kelly Henry, an Associate Degree student at Tidewater Community College will receive a $500.00 scholarship from the VBTTF. Ms. Henry is majoring in Business Administration. She is currently employed by the Founders Inn and Spa as a marketing information group room coordinator and sales administrative assistant. Ms. Henry expects to graduate in May, 2014. Her letter of recommendation and support received from the Founders Inn compliments Ms. Henry’s high level of analytical and detailed oriented knowledge, skills and abilities.
Morgan Ryder, a Bachelor of Arts Degree student at The University of Virginia will receive a $500.00 scholarship from the VBTTF. Ms. Ryder is majoring in American Studies. She is currently employed by Sinclair Communications as a promotion team member and also worked previously as an assistant manager at Boucher Beach Brothers. Ms. Ryder expects to graduate in May, 2014. Her letter of recommendation and support from Sinclair compliments Ms. Ryder’s hard working, self-motivated, intelligence and her helpful customer centric approach at work.
Julianne James, an Associate Degree student at ECPI University Culinary Institute of Virginia will receive a $500.00 scholarship from the VBTTF. Ms. James is majoring in Culinary Arts. She is currently employed by Big Italy Restaurant as a line cook and work previously as a cook at Froggies Cantina by the Bay. Ms. James expects to graduate in June, 2014. Her letter of recommendation received from the Culinary Institute of Virginia compliments Ms. James’ outstanding culinary knowledge and excellent professional experience.
The Scholarship Program was established in 2011 by the VBTTF Board of Directors. The Virginia Beach Travel and Tourism Foundation endeavors to identify and reward the best and the brightest of the hospitality and tourism’s next generation of leaders. To do so, each school year it asks college students meeting certain requirements to complete and submit an application and other required information, write a short essay, and if scheduled appear before a VBTTF interview panel. The Foundation offers multiple $500 scholarships. Applications are accepted by the VBTTF throughtout the school year. Apply today! Additional information can be found at the Foundation’s website www.vbttf.com
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The Virginia Beach Travel and Tourism Foundation (VBTTF) was formed in 2011 and is a "public charity" and exempt from federal income tax, under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Financial contributions to the VBTTF are also tax deductible. The VBTTF is additionally qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devices, transfers and/or gifts.
The VBTTF's mission is to both recognize and promote the invaluable contributions that the city’s hotels, motels, timeshares, restaurants, retail stores, attractions, entertainment venues, and other enterprises make to support our community's economic vitality and quality of life.
The Foundation also provides scholarships for Virginia Beach students enrolled in culinary arts, hospitality and tourism management or another related discipline at an accredited public, private or for-profit college or university in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The VBTTF additionally assists in building community partnerships in Virginia Beach to support favorable travel and tourism related policies and programs to help further strengthen and unify our City's hospitality industry.
Finally, the Foundation supports educational efforts and research reports on Virginia Beach and the Coastal Virginia Region's travel and tourism sectors.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, July 9, 2012
The new Virginia Beach Travel and Tourism Foundation (VBTTF) is pleased to announce scholarships to two (2) deserving students or the 2012-2013 academic school year.
Markita Kearney, an associate degree freshman student at Tidewater Community College will receive a $500.00 scholarship from the VBTTF. Ms. Kearney is majoring in Business Management and concentrating in Social Science. She is currently employed by VSA Resorts as a Vacation Sales Consultant and worked previously at the Virginia Beach Convention Center with Distinctive Gourmet. Ms. Kearney expects to graduate in December 2014. Her letter of recommendation and support received from VSA compliments Ms. Kearney’s customer-centric approach, flawless attendance record and dedication to client vacation experiences.
Anne Nowak, a Master of Arts degree graduate student at Virginia Polytechnic and State University, will receive a $500.00 scholarship from the VBTTF. Ms. Nowak is majoring in Instructional Technology. She is currently employed by GoldKey/PHR Hotels and Resorts as a Process Management Design Specialist. Ms. Nowak expects to graduate in December 2013. Her letter of recommendation and support received from GoldKey/PHR compliments Ms. Nowak’s role in documenting business processes and preparing collateral materials utilized in the training and development for their 2,000 associates.
The Scholarship Program was established in 2011 by the VBTTF Board of Directors. The Virginia Beach Travel and Tourism Foundation endeavors to identify and reward the best and the brightest of the hospitality and tourism’s next generation of leaders. To do so, each school year it asks college students meeting certain requirements to complete and submit an application and other required information, write a short essay, and if scheduled appear before a VBTTF interview panel. The Foundation offers multiple $500 scholarships. Applications are accepted by the VBTTF throughtout the school year. Apply today! Additional information can be found at the Foundation’s website www.vbttf.com
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The VBTTF's mission is to both recognize and promote the invaluable contributions that the city’s hotels, motels, timeshares, restaurants, retail stores, attractions, entertainment venues, and other enterprises make to support our community's economic vitality and quality of life.
The Foundation also provides scholarships for Virginia Beach students enrolled in culinary arts, hospitality and tourism management or another related discipline at an accredited public, private or for-profit college or university in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The VBTTF additionally assists in building community partnerships in Virginia Beach to support favorable travel and tourism related policies and programs to help further strengthen and unify our City's hospitality industry.
Finally, the Foundation supports educational efforts and research reports on the Virginia Beach and Coastal Virginia Region's travel and tourism sectors.
