Delta Faucet Company And PHCC Award Annual Scholarships

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Six students on PHC Career Track Receive $2,500 Scholarships at "Network ‘08" Convention

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Delta Faucet Company and the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) awarded six $2,500 scholarships during the annual PHCC convention at the Marriott Marquis Hotel. The award recipients are students attending colleges, trade schools or participating in apprenticeship programs who are entering plumbing-heating-cooling (PHC) careers. The announcement was made in conjunction with the "Network ‘08" convention, which joins the American Supply Association (ASA) and the PHCC—National Association meetings into one event, bringing plumbing contractors, wholesalers and manufacturers together.

"We are pleased to recognize these committed students in the PHC industry, and are confident that our support will enable them to attain their professional goals and become leaders in the field" said Jon Dartt, vice president of trade and international sales for Delta Faucet Company.

The following students were awarded the PHCC scholarships and will continue their education in the fall semester:

  • Jacob Anderson of Wenatchee, WA, a junior at the University of Washington Business School in Seattle, WA.
  • David Daniel Dickey of Montgomery, MI, enrolled in the plumbing apprenticeship program through PHCC of North Central Indiana and is employed by Jim Love Plumbing Services, Inc.
  • Gharrett Favinger of Bellingham, WA, a freshman at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA, majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Christopher Gorrell of Cockeysville, MD, a freshman at University of Maryland in College Park, MD, majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Brian Miller of Ventura, CA, a freshman at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, CA, majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
  • William Robert Shaw of Grand Rapids, MN, a freshman at the University of Minnesota, Institute of Technology in Minneapolis, MN, majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

To qualify for this $2,500 scholarship, students must submit a detailed application including a letter of recommendation from an active member of the PHCC and plan on studying a plumbing-related field in college or trade school.  The purpose of the Delta Faucet Company Scholarship Program is to elevate the technical and business competence of the PHC industry by awarding scholarships to students who are enrolled in a major directly related to the PHC profession at an accredited four-year college or university or an accredited two-year technical college, community college or trade school.

About Delta Faucet Company

Delta Faucet Company is a division of Masco Corporation and is the largest U.S. manufacturer of residential and commercial faucets.  The company manufactures the Delta®, Brizo® and Peerless® faucet brands and holds the number one market share position in the United States. 

The flagship Delta brand develops stylish and innovative products and solutions that add convenience, enhance performance, and improve consumers’ daily experiences with water. Brizo, a premium, fashion faucet brand, meets the demand for aesthetics and performance with a collection of distinctively designed faucets that create a fashion statement in the home, while the Peerless brand offers affordable faucets with proven design in a range of styles and finishes for both consumers and trade professionals alike.

As a company that delivers water every day to residential and commercial buildings, Delta Faucet Company places a high priority on products that address today’s environmental concerns, such as accessibility to water, water conservation and water quality. To that end, Delta Faucet invests in internal processes and systems that provide innovative solutions and ensure exceptional customer satisfaction.  As a manufacturer partner of WaterSenseSM, a program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Delta Faucet Company is committed to working with the EPA to actively protect the future of our nation's water supply.  The Company encourages efficient use of water resources and provides high-performing, water-efficient products and practices. A worldwide leader in faucets and related products, Delta Faucet sells products in more than 53 countries.  For more information visit www.deltafaucet.com or call toll-free at 800-345-DELTA (3358)

About PHCC-National Association

PHCC has been an advocate for plumbing, heating and cooling contractors since 1883.  As the oldest trade organization in the construction industry, approximately 4,000 business owners employing 72,000 technician members nationwide put their faith in the association’s efforts to lobby local, state and federal government, provide forums for networking and educational programs, and to deliver the highest quality of products and services.

The PHCC Educational Foundation

The PHCC Foundation, a partnership of contractors, manufacturers, and wholesalers, was founded in 1987 to serve the plumbing-heating-cooling industry by preparing contractors and their employees to meet the challenges of a constantly changing marketplace.  In its 21-year history, the Foundation has awarded scholarships to benefit the future of the profession totaling $1.5 million. 

Students interested in the plumbing and HVACR professions are invited to visit www.phccweb.org/foundation for application information on the 2009 scholarships.

Contacts
Christiana Brenner
Email: christiana.brenner@mslworldwide.com
Phone: 312/861.5243