Mid-West Fastener Association CELEBRATING 77 YEARS COMMITMENT TO THE FASTENER INDUSTRY WINTER 2023
MWFA AWARDS $40,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS On November 3rd, the MWFA held their annual scholarship award meeting. We are extremely fortunate to have given out nearly $900,000 over the years. In addition to the MWFA fund raising efforts, we thank companies and families donating scholarships making it possible to award larger scholarships to several of our applicants. Guest speaker for this event was Dan Hampton, former NFL player. Dan was a first-round draft pick of the Chicago Bears in 1979 following an All-America season at the University of Arkansas. An outstanding and versatile defensive lineman, Hampton would play 12 seasons with the Bears. Six times he earned first- or secondteam All-Pro honors as either a defensive tackle or defensive end. Nicknamed “Danimal” for his ferocious style of play, Hampton persevered through 10 knee surgeries and numerous other injuries as he became recognized as one of the game’s most dedicated players. Hampton was an impact player even as a rookie. In his first season he was credited with 70 tackles, 48 of which were solo efforts, as well as two fumble recoveries, three passes defensed, and two sacks. It’s for the 1985 season, however, that Dan and the Bears’ defense is best remembered. That year, the stingy Chicago defense allowed just 198 points and shut out both opponents in the NFC playoffs. The Bears went on to destroy the New England Patriots 46-10 in Super Bowl XX. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002. He spoke of the importance of goals while sharing great stories of his football career. You cannot complete a mission without goals that you see through. MWFA congratulates this year’s Scholarship Winners.
$4,500 RICHARD S. PISKOTY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Donated by Clarcorp Industrial Sales) Richard Piskoty’s life led him in many directions and every path he took he made an impact on many people, from the kids he taught and coached to the salespeople that worked for him. It is because of his devotion to his family, dedication to his career, and desire to pass on and give back to others that this scholarship is dedicated. Sara Walsh, daughter of Bill Walsh of Brighton-Best International. Sara is a sophomore at Villanova University studying Civil Engineering. She has achieved several honors and awards during her school career while maintaining excellent grades. Because of her many high school AP credits she will be able to graduate in three years. She then hopes to obtain her Professional Engineering license and work to design and improve infrastructure. $4,500 MORGAN OHARE SCHOLARSHIP (Donated by Morgan Ohare) Michael Guigliano, son of Thomas Guigliano of Star Stainless Screw. Michael is a freshman at New York University Tisch School of the Arts studying film and television production. He plans to further his technical and creative understanding of the movie making process at school as well as writing and directing his own narrative feature. He is very passionate about film and its’ ability to bring people closer as well as bring forth different perspectives. »»
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