Sidney B. Meadows 
Scholarship Endowment Fund




Providing Scholarships
to Students in Sixteen 
Southeastern States
Pursuing a Career 
in Horticulture
 
This year's recipients represent the brightest minds and most determined future industry leaders from a well-qualified pool of nearly 30 applicants. 

 Sidney B. Meadows Fund Awards $26,000 in Scholarships 

 

ACWORTH, GA, August 4, 2022 – The Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Fund, created in 1989 by the Southern Nursery Association (SNA), has announced the names of thirteen students from seven southeastern universities chosen to receive academic scholarships this year. Eight of the awards are named scholarships honoring past industry leaders or loved ones and includes the newest named fund, the Sally Smith Scholarship. This year’s awards were increased to $2,000 each, totaling $26,000. The fund has now awarded a total of $602,000 to students since it was established in 1989. Awards are being presented to the following excelling scholars:
Ramsey Arram, North Carolina State University
Forrest Brown, Virginia Tech, The Art & Millie Lancaster Scholarship
Samuel de Bordes, Louisiana State University, The Dr. James & Faye Foret Scholarship
Ashley Rene' Edwards, Louisiana State University
Landon Erbrick, Auburn University, The Sally Smith Scholarship
Leandria Noelle Garrett, University of Georgia, The Robert L. Vanlandingham Scholarship
Julian Ginori, University of Florida, The Richard J. Hackney Scholarship
Johnathan Alexander Hampton, Auburn University, The Arthur A. "Buck" Jones Scholarship
Carolyn Grace Krauss, University of Tennessee, The Dr. Bryson L. James Scholarship
Thomas Maxwell McKeown, Louisiana State University, The Lee C. Howell Scholarship
Luke Owen, North Carolina State University
Kaitlin Swiantek, University of Georgia
Jacob Logan Winkles, University of Georgia
Scholarship recipients are determined through a competitive application process, administered by a selection committee, based on academics, determination, demonstrated interest in the horticulture industry, and financial need. This year’s recipients were chosen from a very competitive group of applicants. Of the thirteen students, ten are graduate students and three are under-graduate. 
“Congratulations to this exemplary group of students who have excelled academically and demonstrated determination and a passion for horticulture,” said Danny Summers, Executive Vice President of the fund. 
“We continue to hear from recipients how important these awards are in reducing their financial stress allowing them the ability to concentrate more on their studies. I am confident each of these students will make an effective and positive contribution to our industry in the future. I look forward to seeing their accomplishments as they complete their studies,” he added.
The financial support offered by the fund has allowed many students the opportunity to work toward their educational goals. With this year’s awards, the fund has awarded a total of $602,000 since the fund was established in 1989. The fund’s current assets are now more than $970,000. Nine named funds have been pledged to date: The Larry D. Edwards Fund, the Dr. James & Faye Foret Fund, the Richard J. “Dick” Hackney Fund, the Lee C. Howell Fund, the Dr. Bryson L. James Fund, the Arthur A. “Buck” Jones Fund, the Art & Millie Lancaster Fund, the Sally Smith Fund and the Robert L. VanLandingham Fund. 
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Sidney B. Meadows Fund Awards $26,000 in Scholarships
Interested in establishing a Named Scholarship to honor a loved one, past industry leader or company? Named Scholarships are established with a commitment for $30,000 with a minimum of $5,000 to begin and fulfillment over the next 5 years. Once established, a scholarship will be made annually in the designated name.
Interested in supporting horticultural students here in the Southeast? Simply visit our website for details. They will appreciate your support and the industry will see a return on investing in them for decades to come. Thank you in advance for your support!
Created in 1989 by the Southern Nursery Association (SNA), The Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund is a 501 (c) 3 corporation providing scholarships to students who are residents of the sixteen southeastern states SNA represents – Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia – pursuing a career in horticulture. The scholarship is dedicated to one of the most honored horticultural leaders, the late Sidney B. Meadows, a Past President of the Southern Nursery Association, who was an avid supporter of student scholarships and believed that providing aid for students was an important way to ensure the growth and development of all facets of the industry. The fund derives its income from individual and corporate contributions and is governed by the Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund board of directors.
An application for 2023 scholarships will be available online by January 1, 2023. Those interested in receiving scholarship information or the latest fund news can subscribe to the automated information system on the fund’s website.
More details on scholarship eligibility can be found at www.sbmsef.org. For more information on the Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund, forward your inquiry to PO Box 801513, Acworth, GA 30101, 678.813.1880, info@sbmsef.org or visit www.sbmsef.org.
ACWORTH, GA, August 4, 2022 – The Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Fund, created in 1989 by the Southern Nursery Association (SNA), has announced the names of thirteen students from seven southeastern universities chosen to receive academic scholarships this year. Eight of the awards are named scholarships honoring past industry leaders or loved ones and includes the newest named fund, the Sally Smith Scholarship. This year’s awards were increased to $2,000 each, totaling $26,000. The fund has now awarded a total of $602,000 to students since it was established in 1989. Awards are being presented to the following excelling scholars:
Ramsey Arram, North Carolina State University
Forrest Brown, Virginia Tech, The Art & Millie Lancaster Scholarship
Samuel de Bordes, Louisiana State University, The Dr. James & Faye Foret Scholarship
Ashley Rene' Edwards, Louisiana State University
Landon Erbrick, Auburn University, The Sally Smith Scholarship
Leandria Noelle Garrett, University of Georgia, The Robert L. Vanlandingham Scholarship
Julian Ginori, University of Florida, The Richard J. Hackney Scholarship
Johnathan Alexander Hampton, Auburn University, The Arthur A. "Buck" Jones Scholarship
Carolyn Grace Krauss, University of Tennessee, The Dr. Bryson L. James Scholarship
Thomas Maxwell McKeown, Louisiana State University, The Lee C. Howell Scholarship
Luke Owen, North Carolina State University
Kaitlin Swiantek, University of Georgia
Jacob Logan Winkles, University of Georgia
Scholarship recipients are determined through a competitive application process, administered by a selection committee, based on academics, determination, demonstrated interest in the horticulture industry, and financial need. This year’s recipients were chosen from a very competitive group of applicants. Of the thirteen students, ten are graduate students and three are under-graduate. 
“Congratulations to this exemplary group of students who have excelled academically and demonstrated determination and a passion for horticulture,” said Danny Summers, Executive Vice President of the fund. 
“We continue to hear from recipients how important these awards are in reducing their financial stress allowing them the ability to concentrate more on their studies. I am confident each of these students will make an effective and positive contribution to our industry in the future. I look forward to seeing their accomplishments as they complete their studies,” he added.
The financial support offered by the fund has allowed many students the opportunity to work toward their educational goals. With this year’s awards, the fund has awarded a total of $602,000 since the fund was established in 1989. The fund’s current assets are now more than $970,000. Nine named funds have been pledged to date: The Larry D. Edwards Fund, the Dr. James & Faye Foret Fund, the Richard J. “Dick” Hackney Fund, the Lee C. Howell Fund, the Dr. Bryson L. James Fund, the Arthur A. “Buck” Jones Fund, the Art & Millie Lancaster Fund, the Sally Smith Fund and the Robert L. VanLandingham Fund. 
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PRESS RELEASE CONTINUED
Sidney B. Meadows Fund Awards $26,000 in Scholarships
Interested in establishing a Named Scholarship to honor a loved one, past industry leader or company? Named Scholarships are established with a commitment for $30,000 with a minimum of $5,000 to begin and fulfillment over the next 5 years. Once established, a scholarship will be made annually in the designated name.
Interested in supporting horticultural students here in the Southeast? Simply visit our website for details. They will appreciate your support and the industry will see a return on investing in them for decades to come. Thank you in advance for your support!
Created in 1989 by the Southern Nursery Association (SNA), The Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund is a 501 (c) 3 corporation providing scholarships to students who are residents of the sixteen southeastern states SNA represents – Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia – pursuing a career in horticulture. The scholarship is dedicated to one of the most honored horticultural leaders, the late Sidney B. Meadows, a Past President of the Southern Nursery Association, who was an avid supporter of student scholarships and believed that providing aid for students was an important way to ensure the growth and development of all facets of the industry. The fund derives its income from individual and corporate contributions and is governed by the Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund board of directors.
An application for 2023 scholarships will be available online by January 1, 2023. Those interested in receiving scholarship information or the latest fund news can subscribe to the automated information system on the fund’s website.
More details on scholarship eligibility can be found at www.sbmsef.org. For more information on the Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund, forward your inquiry to PO Box 801513, Acworth, GA 30101, 678.813.1880, info@sbmsef.org or visit www.sbmsef.org.
ACWORTH, GA, August 4, 2022 – The Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Fund, created in 1989 by the Southern Nursery Association (SNA), has announced the names of thirteen students from seven southeastern universities chosen to receive academic scholarships this year. Eight of the awards are named scholarships honoring past industry leaders or loved ones and includes the newest named fund, the Sally Smith Scholarship. This year’s awards were increased to $2,000 each, totaling $26,000. The fund has now awarded a total of $602,000 to students since it was established in 1989. Awards are being presented to the following excelling scholars:
Ramsey Arram, North Carolina State University
Forrest Brown, Virginia Tech, The Art & Millie Lancaster Scholarship
Samuel de Bordes, Louisiana State University, The Dr. James & Faye Foret Scholarship
Ashley Rene' Edwards, Louisiana State University
Landon Erbrick, Auburn University, The Sally Smith Scholarship
Leandria Noelle Garrett, University of Georgia, The Robert L. Vanlandingham Scholarship
Julian Ginori, University of Florida, The Richard J. Hackney Scholarship
Johnathan Alexander Hampton, Auburn University, The Arthur A. "Buck" Jones Scholarship
Carolyn Grace Krauss, University of Tennessee, The Dr. Bryson L. James Scholarship
Thomas Maxwell McKeown, Louisiana State University, The Lee C. Howell Scholarship
Luke Owen, North Carolina State University
Kaitlin Swiantek, University of Georgia
Jacob Logan Winkles, University of Georgia
Scholarship recipients are determined through a competitive application process, administered by a selection committee, based on academics, determination, demonstrated interest in the horticulture industry, and financial need. This year’s recipients were chosen from a very competitive group of applicants. Of the thirteen students, ten are graduate students and three are under-graduate. 
“Congratulations to this exemplary group of students who have excelled academically and demonstrated determination and a passion for horticulture,” said Danny Summers, Executive Vice President of the fund. 
“We continue to hear from recipients how important these awards are in reducing their financial stress allowing them the ability to concentrate more on their studies. I am confident each of these students will make an effective and positive contribution to our industry in the future. I look forward to seeing their accomplishments as they complete their studies,” he added.
The financial support offered by the fund has allowed many students the opportunity to work toward their educational goals. With this year’s awards, the fund has awarded a total of $602,000 since the fund was established in 1989. The fund’s current assets are now more than $970,000. Nine named funds have been pledged to date: The Larry D. Edwards Fund, the Dr. James & Faye Foret Fund, the Richard J. “Dick” Hackney Fund, the Lee C. Howell Fund, the Dr. Bryson L. James Fund, the Arthur A. “Buck” Jones Fund, the Art & Millie Lancaster Fund, the Sally Smith Fund and the Robert L. VanLandingham Fund. 
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PRESS RELEASE CONTINUED
Sidney B. Meadows Fund Awards $26,000 in Scholarships
Interested in establishing a Named Scholarship to honor a loved one, past industry leader or company? Named Scholarships are established with a commitment for $30,000 with a minimum of $5,000 to begin and fulfillment over the next 5 years. Once established, a scholarship will be made annually in the designated name.
Interested in supporting horticultural students here in the Southeast? Simply visit our website for details. They will appreciate your support and the industry will see a return on investing in them for decades to come. Thank you in advance for your support!
Created in 1989 by the Southern Nursery Association (SNA), The Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund is a 501 (c) 3 corporation providing scholarships to students who are residents of the sixteen southeastern states SNA represents – Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia – pursuing a career in horticulture. The scholarship is dedicated to one of the most honored horticultural leaders, the late Sidney B. Meadows, a Past President of the Southern Nursery Association, who was an avid supporter of student scholarships and believed that providing aid for students was an important way to ensure the growth and development of all facets of the industry. The fund derives its income from individual and corporate contributions and is governed by the Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund board of directors.
An application for 2023 scholarships will be available online by January 1, 2023. Those interested in receiving scholarship information or the latest fund news can subscribe to the automated information system on the fund’s website.
More details on scholarship eligibility can be found at www.sbmsef.org. For more information on the Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund, forward your inquiry to PO Box 801513, Acworth, GA 30101, 678.813.1880, info@sbmsef.org or visit www.sbmsef.org.

ACWORTH, GA, August 4, 2022 – The Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Fund, created in 1989 by the Southern Nursery Association (SNA), has announced the names of thirteen students from seven southeastern universities chosen to receive academic scholarships this year. Eight of the awards are named scholarships honoring past industry leaders or loved ones and includes the newest named fund, the Sally Smith Scholarship. This year’s awards were increased to $2,000 each, totaling $26,000. The fund has now awarded a total of $602,000 to students since it was established in 1989. Awards are being presented to the following excelling scholars:

 

  • Ramsey Arram, North Carolina State University
  • Forrest Brown, Virginia Tech, The Art & Millie Lancaster Scholarship
  • Samuel de Bordes, Louisiana State University, The Dr. James & Faye Foret Scholarship
  • Ashley Rene' Edwards, Louisiana State University
  • Landon Erbrick, Auburn University, The Sally Smith Scholarship
  • Leandria Noelle Garrett, University of Georgia, The Robert L. Vanlandingham Scholarship
  • Julian Ginori, University of Florida, The Richard J. Hackney Scholarship
  • Johnathan Alexander Hampton, Auburn University, The Arthur A. "Buck" Jones Scholarship
  • Carolyn Grace Krauss, University of Tennessee, The Dr. Bryson L. James Scholarship
  • Thomas Maxwell McKeown, Louisiana State University, The Lee C. Howell Scholarship
  • Luke Owen, North Carolina State University
  • Kaitlin Swiantek, University of Georgia
  • Jacob Logan Winkles, University of Georgia

 

Scholarship recipients are determined through a competitive application process, administered by a selection committee, based on academics, determination, demonstrated interest in the horticulture industry, and financial need. This year’s recipients were chosen from a very competitive group of applicants. Of the thirteen students, ten are graduate students and three are under-graduate. 

 

“Congratulations to this exemplary group of students who have excelled academically and demonstrated determination and a passion for horticulture,” said Danny Summers, Executive Vice President of the fund. “We continue to hear from recipients how important these awards are in reducing their financial stress allowing them the ability to concentrate more on their studies. I am confident each of these students will make an effective and positive contribution to our industry in the future. I look forward to seeing their accomplishments as they complete their studies,” he added.

 

The financial support offered by the fund has allowed many students the opportunity to work toward their educational goals. With this year’s awards, the fund has awarded a total of $602,000 since the fund was established in 1989. The fund’s current assets are now more than $970,000. Nine named funds have been pledged to date: The Larry D. Edwards Fund, the Dr. James & Faye Foret Fund, the Richard J. “Dick” Hackney Fund, the Lee C. Howell Fund, the Dr. Bryson L. James Fund, the Arthur A. “Buck” Jones Fund, the Art & Millie Lancaster Fund, the Sally Smith Fund and the Robert L. VanLandingham Fund. 

 

Interested in establishing a Named Scholarship to honor a loved one, past industry leader or company? Named Scholarships are established with a commitment for $30,000 with a minimum of $5,000 to begin and fulfillment over the next 5 years. Once established, a scholarship will be made annually in the designated name.

 

Interested in supporting horticultural students here in the Southeast? Simply visit our website for details. They will appreciate your support and the industry will see a return on investing in them for decades to come. Thank you in advance for your support!

 

Created in 1989 by the Southern Nursery Association (SNA), The Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund is a 501 (c) 3 corporation providing scholarships to students who are residents of the sixteen southeastern states SNA represents – Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia – pursuing a career in horticulture. The scholarship is dedicated to one of the most honored horticultural leaders, the late Sidney B. Meadows, a Past President of the Southern Nursery Association, who was an avid supporter of student scholarships and believed that providing aid for students was an important way to ensure the growth and development of all facets of the industry. The fund derives its income from individual and corporate contributions and is governed by the Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund board of directors.

 

An application for 2023 scholarships will be available online by January 1, 2023. Those interested in receiving scholarship information or the latest fund news can subscribe to the automated information system on the fund’s website.

 

More details on scholarship eligibility can be found at www.sbmsef.orgFor more information on the Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund, forward your inquiry to PO Box 801513, Acworth, GA 30101, 678.813.1880, info@sbmsef.org or visit www.sbmsef.org.

 

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