The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation has  announced the winners of 2020 scholarships awarded through the Foundation.

Thirty students were awarded a total of $55,500 in scholarships funded by the Foundation, Gerry Kennedy, Steve & Isabella Schaeffer, Anne Williams, the McGlame-Wordell Scholarship Committee, the PHCC Auxiliary of Texas, the PHCC Auxiliary of Massachusetts and PHCC’s Past National Officers.

An additional 25 students have received 2020 scholarships thanks to $56,500 in funding provided by A.O. Smith, Bradford White Corporation, Delta Faucet Company, RIDGID, State Water Heaters and Viega.

 The top Foundation scholarship winners for 2020 are:

• James Clair from Franklin, Ind. was awarded $5,000. James is studying Plumbing installation, service & repair at Mechanical Skills, Inc. 
• Riley Ristich from Buena Park, Calif. was awarded $5,000. Riley is studying Plumbing installation, service & repair at PHCC of ORSB Apprenticeship School. 
• Aaron Ziccarelli from Madison, Wis. was awarded a $5,000 Charles Hiley Memorial Scholarship. Aaron is studying Plumbing installation, service & repair at Madison Area Technical College.

A full list of scholarship winners can be found on the PHCC website. The PHCC Educational Foundation, a partnership of contractors, manufacturers, and wholesalers, serves the plumbing-heating-cooling industry by preparing contractors and their employees to meet the challenges of a constantly changing marketplace.

Students interested in pursuing a career in the plumbing or HVACR professions are invited to visit phccfoundation.org for information on 2021 scholarships.