The Russellville Rotary Club presented its annual Rotary Vocational Scholarship Awards this spring, recognizing local students who are pursuing careers in skilled trades and technical professions. Each scholarship is valued at $500, with funding generously provided by the Rotary Club and matching contributions from each student’s business sponsor.

These scholarships support students who plan to enter the workforce directly through vocational education, highlighting the importance and value of skilled trades such as healthcare, electrical work, banking, manufacturing, and other essential careers.

Pictured are as follows: (Back Row):

• Joe Mann – sponsored by Moore Insurance

Agency

• Aedyn Martin – sponsored by B3 Electric

• Gavin Sears – sponsored by H&H Sheet Metal

• Bradleigh Haley – sponsored by H&H Sheet Metal

• Landon Crocker – sponsored by Lewisburg Bank

• Philip Thompson – sponsored by First Southern

National Bank

Front Row:

• Nick Thomas – sponsored by Logan Aluminum

• Keeley Norris – sponsored by Logan Memorial

Hospital (now Medical Center at Russellville)

• JayRon Jefferson – sponsored by Auburn Bank

• Lyla Porter – sponsored by Logan Memorial Hospital

Not Pictured:

• Heath Moneypenny – sponsored by Russellville Electric Plant Board

Vocational education plays a critical role in building a skilled, innovative workforce, and the Rotary Club says it is honored to encourage these bright students as they take their next steps toward meaningful and impactful careers.