{"id":17113,"date":"2021-12-03T09:20:06","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T14:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paawwa.org\/?p=17113"},"modified":"2021-12-03T09:20:06","modified_gmt":"2021-12-03T14:20:06","slug":"two-local-pennsylvania-students-win-national-scholarship-from-goulds-water-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.linnflux.tech\/paawwa\/two-local-pennsylvania-students-win-national-scholarship-from-goulds-water-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Two local Pennsylvania students win national scholarship from Goulds Water Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Two local Pennsylvania students win national scholarship from Goulds Water Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Local students each receive $1,500 award from 2021 GPDA scholarship program<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUBURN, N.Y., \u2013 (Sept. 30, 2021) \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Goulds Water Technology, a Xylem brand, has announced this year\u2019s recipients of the Goulds Professional Dealers Association (GPDA) scholarships. Sixteen students across the United States will each receive a $1,500 scholarship, totaling $24,000. Recipients were chosen based on academic standing, volunteerism and leadership skills. As a resource for GPDA members, the scholarship emphasizes the company\u2019s support and commitment to independent dealers. The scholarships will help students obtain higher education at college or technical school.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-17113 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/dev.linnflux.tech\/paawwa\/two-local-pennsylvania-students-win-national-scholarship-from-goulds-water-technology\/gpda-scholarship-2021_christopher-nagle-hermitage-pennsylvania-1\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.linnflux.tech\/paawwa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/GPDA-Scholarship-2021_Christopher-Nagle-Hermitage-Pennsylvania-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.linnflux.tech\/paawwa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/GPDA-Scholarship-2021_Christopher-Nagle-Hermitage-Pennsylvania-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dev.linnflux.tech\/paawwa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/GPDA-Scholarship-2021_Christopher-Nagle-Hermitage-Pennsylvania-1-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17114'>\n\t\t\t\tChristopher Nagle\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/dev.linnflux.tech\/paawwa\/two-local-pennsylvania-students-win-national-scholarship-from-goulds-water-technology\/gpda-scholarship-2021_jason-neidigh-shippensburg-pennsylvania\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.linnflux.tech\/paawwa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/GPDA-Scholarship-2021_Jason-Neidigh-Shippensburg-Pennsylvania-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.linnflux.tech\/paawwa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/GPDA-Scholarship-2021_Jason-Neidigh-Shippensburg-Pennsylvania-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dev.linnflux.tech\/paawwa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/GPDA-Scholarship-2021_Jason-Neidigh-Shippensburg-Pennsylvania-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17115'>\n\t\t\t\tJason Neidigh\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Pennsylvania area students Christopher Nagle (Hermitage, Pennsylvania) and Jason Neidigh (Shippensburg, Pennsylvania) are two of 16 students being awarded a scholarship for academic achievement, community service and leadership by the Goulds Water Technology Professional Dealer\u2019s Association (GPDA). The scholarship is open to students in the U.S. and Canada.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery year, we have the opportunity and privilege of supporting 16 young students in pursuit of their dreams in higher education,\u201d said Susan O\u2019Grady, director of marketing, Building Services and Agriculture, Xylem Inc. \u201cFinancial uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic still lingers for many families. Through these scholarships, we are honored to support our dealers\u2019 families and contribute to these students\u2019 future, success and professional development.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>GPDA is a network of independent water system professionals established in 1969 and is the industry\u2019s oldest and largest dealers\u2019 association. The professional network provides independent dealers with extensive technical and product training and has graduated more than 20,000 dealers and distributors from its education center. GPDA scholarship recipients are family members of GPDA members. Since its inception, the annual GPDA scholarship program has awarded more than $348,000 to 304 recipients.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about the Goulds Professional Dealer Association and GPDA scholarship, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/info.xyleminc.com\/gpda-program.html\">https:\/\/info.xyleminc.com\/gpda-program.html<\/a>. To learn more about Goulds Water Technology visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.goulds.com\">www.goulds.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Listen to \u201cIn the Field with Goulds Water Technology,\u201d a series dedicated to the residential water and irrigation industries on Solving Water: A Xylem podcast, on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/solving-water-a-xylem-podcast\/id1481778619?ign-mpt=uo%3D4\">Apple Podcasts<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.google.com\/feed\/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3NvbHZpbmd3YXRlci9mZWVkLnhtbA?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAcQrrcFahcKEwjImrmEtafzAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ\">Google Podcasts<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/7c8HVqiUgL3Yke6xsGbwb0?si=Glb1dmUpTe6d9G8Q_-14Ow\">Spotify<\/a>\u00a0or anywhere podcasts are available.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Follow Goulds Water Technology on social media:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GouldsWaterTechnology\">@GouldsWaterTechnology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GouldsWaterTech\">@GouldsWaterTech<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>YouTube<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCZNoAFeciz-_Z86fkoyEDXg\">GouldsWaterTechnology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/goulds-water-technology\">Goulds Water Technology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Instagram<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gouldswatertechnology\/\">@GouldsWaterTechnology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact<\/strong>:<br \/>\nMegan McDowell<br \/>\n+1.920.493.0532<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:mmcdowell@braniganinc.com\">mmcdowell@braniganinc.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Xylem<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to solving critical water and infrastructure challenges with technological innovation. Our more than 16,000 diverse employees delivered revenue of $5.25 billion in 2019. We are creating a more sustainable world by enabling our customers to optimize water and resource management, and helping communities in more than 150 countries become water-secure. Join us at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.xylem.com\">www.xylem.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Goulds Professional Dealers Association (GPDA)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1969, the Goulds Professional Dealers Association (GPDA) has been helping professional pump installers grow their businesses by providing tools, education and support. This support allows professional installers to provide the best possible service and translate the quality and reliability of the Goulds Water Technology brand into stronger sales and happy customers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two local Pennsylvania students win national scholarship from Goulds Water Technology Local students each receive $1,500 award from 2021 GPDA scholarship program &nbsp; AUBURN, N.Y., \u2013 (Sept. 30, 2021) \u2013\u00a0Goulds Water Technology, a Xylem brand, has announced this year\u2019s recipients of the Goulds Professional Dealers Association (GPDA) scholarships. 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