The Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA) Educational Foundation (AEF) announced that it recently received a $25,000 donation from The Bruce Company of Wisconsin, Middleton, Wis. In addition, the foundation awarded seven scholarships in cooperation with various companies.
The announcement of the $25,000 gift was made at the recent annual Executive Forum sponsored by the ALCA in Cancun, Mexico. Leland Bruce, chief executive officer of The Bruce Company, will be formally recognized for this contribution during ALCA’s Green Industry Conference on November 16, 2002.
“The Bruce Company of Wisconsin epitomizes the goals of ALCA’s Educational Foundation," Ott stated, according to a May 1 ALCA press release.
Leland Bruce founded The Bruce Company when he was only 12 years old. The company now employs more than 550 people, and will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. "The AEF is proud to have The Bruce Company as an Ambassador because of the fine example they have set for young people entering the green industry," Ott continued.
The Bruce Company is distinguished as an Ambassador of the AEF. Contributions at the Ambassador level entitle donors to name and establish the criteria for their scholarships.
Other AEF Ambassadors recently awarded scholarships to several college students. The awards and recipients are as follows:
- Theodore W. Brickman, Jr. Scholarship, sponsored by AEF and The Brickman Group: Trina Jackson, Brigham Young University
- Husqvarna Forest & Garden Scholarship, sponsored by AEF and Husqvarna: Laura Amar, Brigham Young University
- John Deere Green Industry Scholarship, sponsored by AEF and John Deere: Cheryl Boyer, Oklahoma State University
- STIHL Landscape Contracting Scholarship, sponsored by AEF and STIHL: Elizabeth Heldmann, Colorado State University
- Thornton Landscape/Doesburg Family Scholarship, sponsored by AEF, Thornton Landscape and the Doesburg Family: Elaine Euwer, Columbus State Community College.
- Toro Company/Exmark Scholarship, sponsored by AEF, The Toro Company and Exmark: Eric McGee, Mississippi State University
- TruGreen LandCare Scholarship, sponsored by AEF and TruGreen: Brad Cottrell, Columbus State Community College
AEF was formed in 1998 to award scholarships and to fund educational activities for the landscape industry. The Foundation’s mission is to promote and advance the landscape services industry by funding educational excellence.
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