WILMINGTON, Mass., Aug. 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF),
a North American leader in providing customized business uniform
programs, facility service products and first aid and safety
services, proudly announces the 2024 recipients of the Aldo Croatti
and Ronald D. Croatti Scholarships. Since the scholarships'
inception, UniFirst has awarded nearly one
million dollars in financial support to deserving students
and employees, underscoring the company's commitment to education
and professional growth.
Each year, 12 Aldo Croatti Scholarships are granted to
outstanding students pursuing full-time undergraduate studies at
accredited colleges or vocational/technical schools. This
scholarship honors the legacy of UniFirst's founder, Aldo Croatti.
Since 2004, the program has provided over $500,000 to support students in their academic
endeavors. Eligibility is open to children of full-time UniFirst or
UniFirst subsidiary employees with at least one year of
service.
The 2024 Aldo Croatti Scholarship recipients collectively
received $22,000 toward their
educational goals. The recipients are:
Aldo Croatti Scholarship Recipients:
- Aagam Prakash | Wilmington, MA | Emory
University
- Abigayle Levine |
Portland, ME | Saint Joseph's College
- Alexia Arthur |
Wilmington, MA | University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ashley Myhr |
Nashville, TN | Tennessee Tech
University
- Cali Bean | Fort Myers,
FL | University of Florida
- Ella Dickinson |
Wilmington, MA | University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Emily Gariepy |
Springfield, MA | University of Vermont
- Haiven Potts | Wilmington, MA | Union
University
- Isabella Cerna |
Charlotte, NC | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Isabella Dolce |
Jacksonville, FL | University of Florida
- Makenna Carricato |
Pittsburgh, PA | University of Pittsburgh
- Margaret Ritchie |
Wilmington, MA | Providence College
Ashley Myhr, a 2024 Aldo Croatti
Scholarship recipient, expressed her gratitude, saying, "Receiving
this scholarship means a lot to me because my dad has been working
at UniFirst for as long as I can remember. I am so grateful that I
get to apply this scholarship to my tuition and make my parents
proud."
The Ronald D. Croatti Scholarship provides financial support to
full-time UniFirst employees. This scholarship honors Aldo's son,
Ron, who led the company from 1991 until his passing in 2017. The
program assists those pursuing full- or part-time undergraduate or
graduate studies at accredited colleges or vocational/technical
schools for an entire academic year. Since 2015, UniFirst has given
over $350,000 to support the
educational aspirations of its employees.
The 2024 Ronald D. Croatti Scholarship recipients will
collectively receive $33,740 toward
their educational goals. The recipients are as follows:
Ronald D. Croatti Scholarship Recipients:
- Jose Nunez |
Wilmington, MA | Liberty University
- Zach LePage |
Springfield, MA | Southern New Hampshire University
- Stephanie Roman |
Wilmington, MA | Southern New Hampshire University
- Andrew Rohlfs |
Jackson, MI | Northwood University
- Shannon Howard |
Richland, WA | Columbia Basin Community College
- Khai Lian |
Owensboro, KY | Brescia University
- Clare Berlanga |
San Antonio, TX | San Antonio College/University
of the Incarnate Word
- John Leugers |
Cincinnati, OH | Rivier
University
- Dawn McNelis |
San Antonio, TX | Southern New Hampshire University
- Vincent Barbato |
Watervliet, NY | Brescia University
- Trevor Cottle |
Salt Lake City, UT | Western Governors University
- Sergio Ledezma |
Ontario, CA | Riverside Community College
John Leugers, a 2024 Ronald D.
Croatti Scholarship recipient, expressed his deep appreciation,
stating, "This scholarship means a lot to me since I worked for
Ron Croatti for so many years. He
shaped me into the leader that I am today. It is an absolute honor
to continue my development with a scholarship that was created in
memory of him and his remarkable contributions to this great
company and its team partners."
"By investing in the education and development of our UniFirst
team partners and their families, we are also investing in the
future of our company," said Steven
Sintros, UniFirst President and CEO. "Both Aldo and
Ron Croatti were big proponents of
supporting our employees' educational aspirations. These
scholarship programs continue their legacy by nurturing the
potential within our UniFirst family."
UniFirst congratulates all the scholarship recipients and their
families. The company remains committed to supporting the growth
and education of its team members, reflecting the values and vision
of its founder. For more information, visit UniFirst.com.
About UniFirst
Headquartered in Wilmington,
Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) is a North American
leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear
programs, facility service products, as well as first aid and
safety supplies and services. Together with its subsidiaries,
the company also manages specialized garment programs for the
cleanroom and nuclear industries. In addition to partnering with
leading brands, UniFirst manufactures its own branded workwear,
protective clothing, and floorcare products at its five
company-owned ISO-9001-certified manufacturing facilities. With
more than 270 service locations, over 300,000 customer locations,
and 16,000-plus employee Team Partners, the company outfits more
than 2 million workers every day. For additional information,
contact UniFirst at 888.296.2740 or visit UniFirst.com. Follow
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