Call for Applicantions for the 2009 PWIPM Annual Scholarship

The National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA) affiliate organization, the Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) announces a call for applicants for their fourth Annual Scholarship.  The PWIPM Annual Scholarship is for women interested in advancing or securing a career in the pest management industry. The recipient(s) may use the scholarship to defer costs related to advancing their education and/or career in the pest management industry.

The scholarship will be a minimum of $1,000 and includes $500 toward travel expenses to attend the National Pest Management Association’s convention and exposition, PestWorld 2009, at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 26 - 29. The scholarship will be awarded at PestWorld 2009 during the PWIPM reception, Tuesday, October 27, 2009. The successful recipient will be notified by August 15, 2009.

To apply or learn more about the PWIPM Scholarship, click here or contact Dominique Stumpf at 703-352-6762 or dstumpf@pestworld.org.  The application deadline is June 30, 2009.

PWIPM Announces Julie Ramirez as Winner of the 2008 PWIPM Annual Scholarship

PWIPM is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2008 PWIPM Scholarship is Julie Ramirez, Managing Partner of Forsyth Exterminating in Dawsonville, Georgia.  The PWIPM Scholarship is awarded annually to at least one female interested in advancing or securing a career in pest management.

Ms. Ramirez understands the mission of PWIPM and its goal of strengthening the forces and network of women in the pest management industry.  As the winner of the annual scholarship, Julie received funding to further her career and business, as well as a trip to Washington, D.C. for PestWorld 2008 where she was formally presented with this award at the PWIPM Wine & Cheese Reception on October 23.

Julie began working in the family business when she was 15-years old.  After college, she quickly realized that the pest management field was where she was going to excel.  She is proud to be a woman entrepreneur, and takes great pride in promoting the pest management industry to women, including recruiting women into the pest management field and cultivating their career advancement. 

Click here to read more about the PWIPM 2008 Scholarship.

If you are interested in contributing to the PWIPM Scholarship Fund, please contact Dominique Stumpf at dstumpf@pestworld.org.