The ACE Mentor Program of Washington has a strong student scholarship program which has awarded a total of $1,248,500 since its inception in Washington state in 2001. Passing the $1 million mark is a magnificent milestone and one we are incredibly proud of!
We are pleased to announce the 14 recipients of 2023 ACE scholarships, which were recognized at our Industry Leaders Reception on Tuesday, June 13. Photos of the event are on our Facebook and Instagram pages. The winners are as follows:
Boden Kaminski-Willard of Roosevelt High School received the $2,500 Skanska Award and a $6,500 ACE Award, for a total award of $9,000. Boden plans to study architectural engineering at University of Colorado at Boulder. Paul Tosello of Skanska and Sarah Holstedt of ACE presented Boden with his awards.
Emily Van of TAF@Saghalie received the $5,000 DBIA-Northwest Award, a $2,500 Arcadis Award, and a $4,500 ACE Award, for a total award of $12,000. Emily will attend University of Washington to pursue a dual degree of architecture and construction management. Joshua Thomson of DBIA-NW, Lucy Baraquio of Arcadis, and Pete Maslenikov of ACE presented Emily with her awards.
Emma McCook of Roosevelt High School received the $2,500 OAC Services Award and a $6,500 ACE Award, for a total award of $9,000. Emma will attend University of Bath in the U.K. to study architecture. Solaiman Salahi of OAC Services and Sarah Holstedt of ACE presented Emma with her awards.
Gabriella Korb-Nice of Lincoln High School in Seattle received the $2,500 Stantec Award and a $5,000 ACE Award, for a total award of $7,500. Ella will attend the United States Naval Academy and plans to study engineering. Maureen Jackson of Stantec and Bill Christopher of ACE presented Ella with her awards.
Hailey Pittiglio of Holy Names Academy received the $5,000 Mackenzie Award, a $2,500 Seneca Group Award, and a $4,500 ACE Award, for a total award of $12,000. Hailey will attend Tulane University to study architecture. Michael Chen of Mackenzie, Deb Hudacek of Seneca Group, and Pete Maslenikov of ACE presented Hailey with her awards.
Kelsey Mackenzie of Inglemoor High School received the $2,500 GLY Construction Award and a $6,500 ACE Award, for a total award of $9,000. Kelsey plans to attend Cal Poly to study architecture. Tess Wakasugi-Don of GLY and Sarah Holstedt of ACE presented Kelsey with her awards.
Lucca Castillo of Cleveland STEM High School received the $2,500 Sellen Community Foundation Award and a $5,000 ACE Award, for a total award of $7,500. Lucca plans to study architecture at the University of Washington. Kalin Magruder of Sellen and Bill Christopher of ACE presented Lucca with his awards.
Mathangi Sriram of North Creek High School received the $2,500 Mortenson Award and a $6,500 ACE Award, for a total award of $9,000. Matu will attend Cornell University to study architecture. Paige Adkinson and Bryan Maggio of Mortenson, as well as Sarah Holdstedt of ACE, presented Matu with her awards.
Nicole Chambliss of Inglemoor High School received the $5,000 Magnusson Klemencic Associates Award, the $5,000 Structural Engineers Foundation of Washington Award, and a $2,000 ACE Award, for a total award of $12,000. Nicole will attend Coly Poly to study civil/structural engineering. Andy Fry of MKA, Harb Ahten of SEFW, and Pete Maslenikov of ACE presented Nicole with her awards.
Noah Beckford of Henry M. Jackson High School received a $5,000 ACEC-Washington Award, a $2,500 Cornerstone General Contractors Award, and a $1,500 ACE Award, for a total award of $9,000. Noah will attend University of Washington to study civil engineering. Van Collins of ACEC and Sarah Holstedt of ACE presented Noah with his awards.
Piper Newman of Holy Names Academy received a $5,000 ACEC-Washington Award, a $2,500 BNBuilders Award, and a $1,500 ACE Award, for a total award of $9,000. Piper will attend University of Colorado at Boulder to study civil engineering, with an environmental focus. Van Collins of ACEC, Dan Huber of BNB, and Sarah Holstedt of ACE presented Piper with her awards.
Quincy Purcell of Roosevelt High School received the $5,000 Hargis Award and a $2,500 ACE Award for a total award of $7,500. Quincy plans to study mechanical engineering at Case-Western Reserve University. Brendon Inman of Hargis and Bill Christopher of ACE presented Quincy with his awards.
Sabrina Li of Roosevelt High School received the $2,500 LMN Architects Award and a $5,000 ACE Award, for a total award of $7,500. Sabrina plans to study architecture at the University of Washington. Chris Martin of LMN and Bill Christopher of ACE presented Sabrina with her awards.
Yoshi Takeno of Roosevelt High School received the $2,500 Hoffman Construction Award and a $5,000 ACE Award, for a total award of $7,500. Yoshi plans to study civil engineering (focusing on urban and transportation planning) at the University of Washington. Bill Christopher of ACE presented Yoshi with his awards.
The 2020 and 2021 scholarship events were virtual and can be viewed on our YouTube page. Additionally, the ACE slideshow from our 20th Anniversary celebration in 2022 is also on YouTube and includes photos from our history, a timeline, quotes from supporters, recognition of our mentors and sponsors, and much more. Visit our YouTube site here: https://www.youtube.com/@acementorwashington5169. The program handouts for the 2022 and 2023 scholarships events can be downloaded on the Events tab on this page.
Seniors who have participated in ACE for at least one year and plan to pursue an ACE-related field in college are eligible to apply for an ACE scholarship.
