As more linemen retire from the trade, the industry needs new and skilled workers to help to power the nation. Through the International LIneman's Rodeo Association and the support of sponsors, future linemen can get the financial support they need to successfully complete their education in the trade.
Here are the 2020 scholarship recipients. Congratulations to each and every one of these winners from T&D World magazine.
Billy Begnaud Scholarship
Sponsored by Rich Alexander
Personal Donation Alexander Publications
Zachary Kearney of Walnut Shade, Missouri
Ozark Technical College
Gaylord Robinson Scholarship
International Lineman’s Rodeo
Logan Bird of Okanogan, Washington
Spokane Community College
Jim Hamilton Scholarship
Sponsored by Pacific Gas and Electric
Alexandria Bryant of Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Western Nebraska CC
Bob Rengal Scholarship
Sponsored by Bashlin Industries
Heston Kavanagh of Girard, Kansas
Pratt Community College
John Beaver Scholarship
Sponsored by J. F. Electric
Weston Pfeifer of Hays, Kansas
Pratt Community College
ILRA Scholarship in Memory of Brandon Orozco
Sponsored by My Brothers Keeper
Caden Adkins of Eureka, Kansas
Pratt Community College
ILRA Scholarship
Sponsored by Liberty Utilities Co.
In Support Of Women going into the Lineman Trade
Kieran Wusterbarth of Green Bay Wisconsin
Northeast Wisconsin Community College
ILRA Scholarship in Memory of Justin Kropp IBEW #47
Sponsored by Jelco
Boyd Cole of Osawatomie, Kansas
Metropolitan Community College
ILRA Scholarship in Memory of Albert Dubreuil
National Grid
Sponsored by the Family of Albert Dubreuil
Ty Austin Buckner of North American Lineman School in Halls, Tennessee
