Alexandria, VA – The Club Foundation is pleased to announce the 12 student recipients of the 2022 Joe Perdue Scholarship:
- Madison Allan, Johnson & Wales University, Providence
- Alexandria Bado, University of South Carolina
- Iliana Gallegos, University of Houston
- Christian Gueth, Niagara University
- Hannah Kerr, Johnson & Wales University, Providence
- Zarah King, Virginia Tech
- Avery Kinnaird, Johnson & Wales University
- Kat Kondratyev, Michigan State University
- Samantha Koval, University of South Carolina
- Rachel Lewis, Fairleigh Dickinson University
- Grace Schuler, Drexel University
- Jessica Soderman, Florida State University
The Joe Perdue Scholarship provides tuition support to students who are pursuing careers in club management. Any individual who is actively seeking a managerial career in the club industry and is currently attending an accredited, four-year college or university undergraduate program may apply to The Club Foundation for scholarship aid. This year’s recipients represent 10 CMAA student chapters from across the country.
The scholarship was established in 1988 to honor Joe Perdue, CCM, CHE, the club industry’s leading hospitality educator. From 1986 to 2015, Joe Perdue served as Academic Advisor for the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) and was responsible for the initial development of CMAA’s Business Management Institute (BMI). He coordinated more than 300 weeklong BMI programs for more than 10,000 professionals. Beyond the US, he developed education programs in China, South Africa, Europe, and Canada.
For more information on The Club Foundation and its activities, please visit clubfoundation.org.
About The Club Foundation
Donations to The Club Foundation are essential to the continued success of the club industry and support club management professionals at every stage of their careers. Since 1988, The Club Foundation has awarded more than $8.5 million in scholarships and grants to provide individuals with professional development opportunities, education and research, and essential training.
Contact:
Kyle Jennings
703-739-9500
