Avfuel Announces Annual AVTRIP Scholarship Winners
/Avfuel Corporation has announced the winners of its annual AVTRIP Scholarship. Pilots George G. Hoyt and Sage Santangelo have been awarded scholarship prizes for demonstrating excellence in general and business aviation, acute interest in the wellbeing of the industry and a vision of how they will use scholarship funds to further their aviation careers/hobbies.
Texas resident George G. Hoyt took first prize in the Avfuel AVTRIP Scholarship. A supervisor of aviation operations, a pilot and a devotee of the general aviation industry at large, Hoyt has been awarded $2,000 and a $500 U.S. Savings Bond. With a family tradition of working in aviation, Hoyt wishes to continue his work in airport management and attain a leadership role. To that end, Hoyt intends to finish paying for his aviation administration degree and attend a helpful AAAE exam seminar to that will help him pass his exam. Hoyt serves on the Board of Directors of the Texas Aviation Association, an organization dedicated to promoting and protecting general aviation in the state of Texas. He is also a mission pilot for the Civil Air Patrol in Texas and flies fire watch, hurricane relief, humanitarian and photographic missions.“Avfuel was excited to award such a loyal AVTRIP member and valuable industry advocate with our annual Avfuel Scholarship,” said Avfuel Director of Marketing Marci Ammerman.
Maine-based pilot Sage Santangelo took the second prize of the Avfuel AVTRIP Scholarship. Her award is a $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond. Santangelo is a private pilot who comes from a family of enthusiastic aviators. With her scholarship winnings she wishes to continue flying and to some day give back to the industry through teaching and mentorship.“The AVTRIP Scholarship will help jumpstart my aspirations,” she said.
“Sage is a perfect example of a young aviator who will make all the difference in the future. Her enthusiasm is infectious, and Avfuel is proud to help fund her advancement,” said Ammerman.
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