CHARLESTON W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia Oil Marketers & Grocers Association (OMEGA), the trade association which represents the state’s convenience stores, independent grocers and petroleum marketers, has awarded ten students from across the state and region with college scholarships.
Those receiving awards, and the OMEGA member they are affiliated with, include:
- Amber Rose Williams (Old Fields, WV), Old Fields Country Store
- Blake Diddle (Point Pleasant, WV), City Ice & Fuel
- Emma Judy (Coalton, WV), Woodford Oil Company
- Jackson Samuel (Catlettsburg, KY), Woodford Oil Company
- Katelynn Jones (Caldwell, WV), Par Mar Stores
- Kimberly Sturm (Parkersburg, WV), Par Mar Stores
- Alanis McClary (Caldwell, WV), Par Mar Stores
- Madison Adkins (Shoals, WV), Little General Store, Inc.
- Skyler Mounts (Wayside, WV), R. T. Rogers Oil Company
- Thomas Fox (Wayside, WV), R. T. Rogers Oil Company
“Education is an essential part of our lives and providing our state’s youth with the opportunities to receive a quality education is key in moving West Virginia forward,” said Traci Nelson, President of OMEGA. “We are extremely pleased to be able to support our members, their employees and families in furthering their education. We received dozens of applications and the selection process was very competitive, but these ten individuals really stood out. We congratulate them on their selection and wish them the best of luck.”
OMEGA’s scholarship program is designed to assist their members, children of members, employees of members and their children. The program provides a one-time $1,000 scholarship to high school seniors, undergraduates or graduate students enrolled in a full-time course of study at a college or university. Students may reapply to the program each year if they meet requirements.
For additional information, contact Traci Nelson at 304-343-5500.
About the West Virginia Oil Marketers & Grocers Association:
The West Virginia Oil Marketers & Grocers Association (OMEGA) was organized to promote and improve the business interests of those engaged in the petroleum marketing, retail grocery and convenience store industries within the State of West Virginia. Most OMEGA members are home grown West Virginia businesses. The nearly 165 member companies employ over 2.5 percent of the State’s population – more than 50,000 residents. Employees of member companies blend the fuels, deliver the gasoline, stock the shelves and work the counters – all of which brings comfort and convenience to your life.
