The Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association (SSPMA) has announced that Evelyn Tochtrop and Joel Janssen have been selected as the recipients of the 2026 SSPMA Scholarship Program. Evelyn and Joel will each receive a scholarship of $2500. Evelyn will be attending Case Western Reserve University where she is working toward a degree in mechanical engineering. Joel will be attending the University of Wisconsin where he is working toward a master’s degree in business analytics

The scholarship program is open to students working toward an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s degree, or appropriate certification/trade associated with wastewater management. Next year, 2027 applicants may apply online at www.sspma.org/scholarship beginning February 1st.

Formed in 1956, the Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association is a North American trade organization representing a majority of the manufacturers of sump, effluent & sewage pumps, together with component and accessory suppliers. Current SSPMA pump company members include Ashland Water Group, Inc. Champion Pump Co., Crane Pumps & Systems, Inc., Franklin Electric/Little Giant, Goulds Water Technology/Xylem, GP Enterprises Co. LTD, Liberty Pumps, Pentair Water, Superior Pump Company, Wayne Water Systems, and Zoeller Company. Additional information on the SSPMA may be found at www.sspma.org.