Parts Town has announced the final ten recipients of its 2024 Technician Scholarship Award program at this year’s CFESA Annual Conference.
The company has awarded more than $22,000 this year through the program, and over $60,000 in the past three years.
The funds are designed to support the commercial kitchen service community through CFESA training scholarships, which cover the essentials including gas, electric, water, and refrigeration.
In addition to the scholarship funding, there was a cash prize.
During the conference, Parts Town awarded two recipients for each of the five CFESA regions with a $1,000 CFESA training scholarship and a $500 cash prize.
The winners include:
• Region 1: Diamond Refrigeration and Jenson Refrigeration Inc.
• Region 2: Coker Service Inc. and Vanco Inc.
• Region 3: R&B Commercial and Priority One
• Region 4: Camp Food Equipment and Auston Mealer Restaurant Equipment Service
• Region 5: Gary’s East Coast Service and Valley Service Inc.
Chuck Combs, senior vice president of service and distribution partnerships at Parts Town, said: “We are thrilled to bring back the Technician Scholarship Award for the third consecutive year and are proud to recognize the service community and its technicians who are committed to advancing their skills in the commercial kitchen service industry.
“By investing in their training, we are not only supporting their professional development but also enhancing the overall quality of service within our industry.”
Daniel Reese, director of training at CFESA: “We’re thrilled to see Parts Town continue their support for the next generation of technicians through the Technician Scholarship Awards.
“These scholarships not only enhance the technical skills of recipients but also help cultivate a more knowledgeable workforce in the foodservice equipment industry. By investing in education, we are building a stronger foundation for the future of our trade.”
Parts Town also recognized five technicians during their respective regional meetings, including recipients from Quality Commercial Services, McCarver Mechanical, Joe Warren and Sons and TWC Services.
