The National Association of Oil and Energy Service Professionals (OESP) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Dave Nelsen Scholarship.

The scholarship was established in 1999 to remember and recognize the commitment to education made by OESP member Dave Nelsen. The scholarship is awarded to students or technicians who are currently or planning to attend a technical college or trade school, pursuing a career in the oil and energy industry.

“We are immensely proud to announce the exceptional individuals who will receive the 2024 Dave Nelsen Scholarship,” OESP President Scott Vadino said. “We are thrilled to acknowledge these outstanding individuals and are confident in their abilities to carry forward the distinguished legacy of Dave Nelson. We would like to recognize our corporate, association and OESP chapter sponsors, who, along with OESP, co-sponsor the scholarships each year. Thank you for all of your continued efforts; this would be possible without your support and guidance.” 

“Our company takes pride in offering educational assistance to young people who wish to embark on a career in our industry,” said Rich Lyons, president, C. Cowles & Company, the parent company of Carlin/Hydrolevel, which sponsors a scholarship. “A career in the HVAC industry offers a wealth of opportunities for these outstanding scholarship recipients.”

“We are greatly honored to give back to our industry in the most valuable way,” added Fred Hunt, director of sales and marketing for Beckett Corporation. “We are proud to support our future by providing students with this opportunity each year.” 

 The 2024 Dave Nelsen Scholarship winners include the following:

• Brian Rankin – Attends Entech and resides in Ivorytown, Connecticut This scholarship was co-sponsored by The Southeast Pennsylvania Chapter of OESP. 

• Autumn Falco – Attends Entech and resides in Tolland, Connecticut. This scholarship was co-sponsored by Carlin/Hydrolevel and the New Haven Chapter of OESP. 

• Aymen Benmohamed – Attends Entech and resides in Shelton, Connecticut. This scholarship was co-sponsored by R.W. Beckett. 

• Ben Hoffnung – Attends Entech and resides in Woodbridge, Connecticut. This scholarship was sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of OESP.

• Domenic Lascari – Attends Entech and resides in New Hartford, Connecticut. This scholarship was co-sponsored by the New York Area Chapters of OESP.