2024 Scott Sklenar Scholarship Application
Scholarship award (up to $1,000) seeks students pursuing a degree in workplace safety or occupational health. Candidates must plan to use their training and education to provide workplace safety and/or occupational health services to La Crosse area employers. The award includes a free one-year membership to LAOSHC.
Applications must be submitted by April 5th, 2024.
2023 Scott Sklenar Scholarship Recipients
The La Crosse Area Occupational Safety and Health Council (LAOSHC) members are pleased to announce the Scott Sklenar academic scholarship recipients for 2023. Students have been selected due to their outstanding academic achievements, letters of recommendation and pursuit of a degree in a safety or health related field.
One scholarship award winner of $1,000 and three additional $500 scholarships have been chosen. Students pursuing a degree in workplace safety or occupational health have been given priority. Candidates must plan to use their training and education to provide workplace safety and/or occupational health services to La Crosse area employers. The scholarship award also includes a free one-year membership to LAOSHC.
The LAOSHC Board would like to congratulate Annika Parry as the $1,000 scholarship award winner. Annika has a 3.98 GPA while taking college level classes in Chemistry, English and a Certified Nursing Assistant course. Annika volunteers in her community and is the team captain of her gymnastics team. Those who know her best attribute her motivation, time management, intellect, work ethic and strong personality, as keys to her success. Annika has been accepted to St. Mary’s University to pursue a degree in biochemistry and then plans to pursue a graduate degree in PA Studies.
The LAOSHC Board would also like to congratulate the following three $500 scholarship award winners:
- Meghan Nelson of Westby. Attending WTC pursuing a degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant
- Mackenzie Stellner of Coon Valley. Attending UW Madison pursuing a degree in Kinesiology
- Brody Konrad of Westby. Attending WTC pursuing a degree in Health Technology Management
The LAOSHC wishes everyone continued academic success throughout your college career and beyond. The scholarship awards presentation will be May 30th, 2023 at 11:30 – 1:00PM in the Marshview Room at the Myric Park Center located at 789 Myrick Park Dr, La Crosse, WI 54601.
2021 SCOTT SKLENAR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
The La Crosse Area Occupational Safety and Health Council (LAOSHC) members are pleased to announce 2021 Scott Sklenar academic scholarship recipients. One out of six students were chosen to receive this award due to their outstanding academic achievements, letters of recommendation and pursuit of a degree in a safety or health field. The scholarship also includes a complimentary one-year membership to LAOSHC.
Abigail Molstad (Holmen, WI)
Scholar Athlete, National Honor Society member, Rotary student of the month and community volunteer is pursuing a degree in major in Health Science and plans to obtain a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at University Wisconsin Stevens Point. As a Physical Therapist she plans a proactive approach to prevent injuries through pre-hire education.
Additional Awardees
Additional awardees Sarah Peterson & Faith Butzler ($500 each) and Hanna Cherrier, Keslee Schroeder, Matthew Winker, ($250 each)
LAOSHC wishes you continued success throughout your college career and on. Presentation to awardee is on May 26, 2021, noon at the Boothill Pub at the membership banquet.
2020 SCOTT SKLENAR SCHOLARHIP RECIPIENTS
The La Crosse Area Occupational Safety and Health Council (LAOSHC) members are pleased to announce 2020 Scott Sklenar academic scholarship recipients. Three out of 17 students were chosen to receive this award due to their outstanding academic achievements, letters of recommendation and pursuit of a degree in a safety or health field. The scholarship also includes a complimentary one-year membership to LAOSHC.
Brianna Dolinar (Waukesha, WI)
Eta Sigma Gamma member and community volunteer is pursing a Public Health and Community Health Education at UW-La Crosse. Brianna hopes to work directly with companies to prevent workplace injuries and improve overall health. Brianna believes that, “ By using preventative method of medicine, many work accidents could be avoided and overall health would be boosted for the employees”. Brianna specific interests focus on creating wellness workplace programs for employees with opioid epidemic in addition to chronic diseases such as diabetes.
Merissa Larson (Holmen, WI)
A community volunteer is pursing a degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology at UW-La Crosse and finishing her degree as an intern at Marshfield Clinic Health System. She has spent a significant amount of time learning about the affects of radiation and the need for PPE and had this to say, “ Safety is a top priority when dealing with radioactive materials on a daily bases”. After graduation she intends to obtain a Doctor of Optometry degree. Her private practice ambition is to offer eye protection, including free eye screenings for less fortunate children as well as an incentive type summer reading program at local schools.
Trent Thorson (Hillsboro, WI)
A 4 year varsity athlete in football, basketball and baseball, a 3 year member of National Honor Society and a 4 year member of H-Club and community volunteer is pursing a degree in Exercise and Sports Science at UW-La Crosse. Trent plans to specialize in athlete nutrition, and the treatment and prevention of sports injuries. “It is my dream to someday work as a Sports Chiropractor. Having a career in the healthcare field will be a way for me to continue my mission to help others”. Trent plans to achieve his Chiropractic degree after his bachelor’s.
Awards will be presented to awardees at the LAOSHC membership meeting on June 22, 2020, noon at the Boothill Pub.