UniFirst Corp., Wilmington, MA, recently announced the 2024 recipients of the Aldo Croatti and Ronald D. Croatti Scholarships. Since the scholarships’ inception, UniFirst has awarded nearly $1 million in financial support to deserving students and employees, underscoring the company’s commitment to education and professional growth.

“By investing in the education and development of our UniFirst team partners and their families, we are also investing in the future of our company,” said Steven Sintros, UniFirst president and CEO. “Both Aldo and Ron Croatti were big proponents of supporting our employees’ educational aspirations. These scholarship programs continue their legacy by nurturing the potential within our UniFirst family.”

Each year, 12 Aldo Croatti Scholarships are granted to outstanding students pursuing full-time undergraduate studies at accredited colleges or vocational/technical schools. This scholarship honors the legacy of UniFirst’s founder, Aldo Croatti. Since 2004, the program has provided more than $500,000 to support students in their academic endeavors. Eligibility is open to children of full-time UniFirst or UniFirst subsidiary employees with at least one year of service.

The 2024 Aldo Croatti Scholarship recipients collectively received $22,000 toward their educational goals. The recipients are:

  • Aagam Prakash | Wilmington, MA | Emory University
  • Abigayle Levine | Portland, ME | Saint Joseph’s College
  • Alexia Arthur | Wilmington, MA | University of Massachusetts Amherst
  • Ashley Myhr | Nashville, TN | Tennessee Tech University
  • Cali Bean | Fort Myers, FL | University of Florida
  • Ella Dickinson | Wilmington, MA | University of Massachusetts Amherst
  • Emily Gariepy | Springfield, MA | University of Vermont
  • Haiven Potts | Wilmington, MA | Union University
  • Isabella Cerna | Charlotte, NC | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • Isabella Dolce | Jacksonville, FL | University of Florida
  • Makenna Carricato | Pittsburgh, PA | University of Pittsburgh
  • Margaret Ritchie | Wilmington, MA | Providence College

“Receiving this scholarship means a lot to me because my dad has been working at UniFirst for as long as I can remember,” said Ashley Myhr, a 2024 Aldo Croatti Scholarship recipient. “I am so grateful that I get to apply this scholarship to my tuition and make my parents proud.”

The Ronald D. Croatti Scholarship provides financial support to full-time UniFirst employees. This scholarship honors Aldo’s son, Ron, who led the company from 1991 until his passing in 2017. The program assists those pursuing full- or part-time undergraduate or graduate studies at accredited colleges or vocational/technical schools for an entire academic year. Since 2015, UniFirst has given more than $350,000 to support the educational aspirations of its employees.

The 2024 Ronald D. Croatti Scholarship recipients will collectively receive $33,740 toward their educational goals. The recipients are as follows:

  • Jose Nunez | Wilmington, MA | Liberty University
  • Zach LePage | Springfield, MA | Southern New Hampshire University
  • Stephanie Roman | Wilmington, MA | Southern New Hampshire University
  • Andrew Rohlfs | Jackson, MI | Northwood University
  • Shannon Howard | Richland, WA | Columbia Basin Community College
  • Khai Lian | Owensboro, KY | Brescia University
  • Clare Berlanga | San Antonio, TX | San Antonio College/University of the Incarnate Word
  • John Leugers | Cincinnati, OH | Rivier University
  • Dawn McNelis | San Antonio, TX | Southern New Hampshire University
  • Vincent Barbato | Watervliet, NY | Brescia University
  • Trevor Cottle | Salt Lake City, UT | Western Governors University
  • Sergio Ledezma | Ontario, CA | Riverside Community College

“This scholarship means a lot to me since I worked for Ron Croatti for so many years,” said John Leugers, a 2024 Ronald D. Croatti Scholarship recipient. “He shaped me into the leader that I am today. It is an absolute honor to continue my development with a scholarship that was created in memory of him and his remarkable contributions to this great company and its team partners.”

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