GOVERNMENTS/ASSOCIATIONS/FASTENER GROUPS 

The National Fastener Distributors Association (NFDA) recently awarded four scholarships for Fastener Training Week, an advanced fastener technical training program produced by the Fastener Training Institute.

Patrick Garvey, mechanical design engineer, Shamrock International, Itasca IL

Mason Smith, sales/customer service, Empire Bolt & Screw, Spokane WA

John St. Onge, incoming inspector, Specialty Bolt & Screw, Agawam MA

Carola Zabawa, sales and marketing support, Fuller Metric Parts, Surrey BC

Applicants were evaluated based on the recommendation from their employer, personal achievements, work experience, and an essay. Identifying information was redacted, so that the team evaluating the applications did not know the names or employers of those applying.

The next deadline to apply for an NFDA Fastener Training Week scholarship is June 1.