THE ESS FOUNDATION 8TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC
Hundreds of golfers teed off at the ESS Foundation 8th Annual Golf Classic on September 29. After a great day on the green, the tournament raised funds to support The ESS Foundation, the employee-owner-led ESS Companies non-profit.
The Golf Classic brought together employee-owners, industry partners, and community members for a lively competition and commitment to the future of construction. After two shotgun flights and many on-course games, the best part of the day was celebrating the ESS Foundation’s lasting impact by recognizing the scholarships awarded to the future leaders of our industry.
HONORING A LEGACY: THE JUSTIN GAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Among the scholarships recognized was the Justin Gay Memorial Scholarship, created in memory of former employee-owner Justin Gay, who tragically passed away in 2021. The scholarship honors Justin’s dedication to the future construction workforce and his passion for the ESS Foundation.
This year’s three recipients — Madison Allen, Owen Lockard, and Addison Powell — were presented with a large commemorative check at the Golf Classic to highlight the achievement.
“As a woman pursuing a career in diesel mechanics, the ESS Foundation has gotten me one step closer to making history,” said Madison Allen.
A YEAR OF IMPACT
This year, the ESS Foundation awarded more scholarships than ever before, with 62 recipients totaling $97,500. Since 2019, the ESS Foundation has awarded more than 140 scholarships totaling approximately $223,000 to students pursuing careers in the construction industry.
The Golf Classic is a landmark event for the ESS Foundation, as a majority of scholarship funds come from those raised during the event. A day of birdies and Happy Gilmore-style swinging creates a real impact on the future of our industry.
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
The Golf Classic is possible thanks to our best-in-class partners and sponsors. We appreciate everyone who showed up to support the next generation of construction professionals.
If you would like to support the ESS Foundation, visit our donation page.
