SNA’s Sidney B. Meadows Fund awards $18,000 in scholarships

Originally created in 1989 by the Southern Nursery Association (SNA),the Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Fund has announced the names of 12 students from nine southeastern universities chosen to receive academic scholarships this year. Five of the awards are named scholarships honoring past industry leaders, including the new award named to honor Dr. Bryson L. James for over 40 years of service to the Southern Nursery Association as Director of Horticultural Research. Each award of $1,500, totaling $18,000, has been presented to the following scholars:

Katelin Borden, University of Florida

Sean Patrick Caton, University of Georgia - Robert L. Vanlandingham Scholarship

Garrett Shane Ford, University of Georgia - Arthur A. "Buck" Jones Scholarship

Zachary William Jones, University of Maryland - Art & Millie Lancaster Scholarship

Claire Elizabeth Krofft, Auburn University - Lee C. Howell Scholarship

Joanna Lambert, Louisiana State University - Dr. James & Faye Foret Scholarship

Nathan Allen Maren, North Carolina State University

Juan Fernando Moscoso, University of Arkansas

Darle Bailey Riordan, University of Kentucky

Angela Rowe, University of Georgia

Angelia Dynette Ryker, University of Tennessee, Dr. Bryson L. James Scholarship

Zia V. Williamson, University of Georgia

Scholarship recipients are determined through a competitive application process, administered by a selection committee, based on academics, determination, demonstrated interest in the horticulture industry and financial need. Of the 12 students, three are graduate students and nine are under graduate. This year’s number of applications was at an all-time high and one of the most competitive to date.

“Congratulations to this exemplary group of students who have excelled academically and demonstrated determination and a passion for horticulture,” Danny Summers, Executive Vice President of the fund says. “We continue to hear from recipients how important these awards are in reducing their financial stress allowing them the ability to concentrate more on their studies. I am confident each of these students will make an effective and positive contribution to our industry in the future. I look forward to seeing their accomplishments as they complete their studies.”

With this year's awards, the fund has awarded a total of $540,000 since the fund was established in 1989. The fund’s current assets are now more than $900,000. The financial support offered by the fund has allowed many students the opportunity to work toward their educational goals.

For information about The Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Fund, click here.