2016-17 Scholarships Awarded

The Local 812 Scholarship Committee proudly awarded Dayla Edber $75,000 in scholarships to 59 deserving students. Since 2004, the fund has awarded nearly $800,000 to the children and spouses of Local 812 members.

The top winners, each receiving scholarships of $5,000, were; Julie Balsamo, the daughter of James Balsamo, Oak Beverages; Rosemarie Cherry, daughter of Peter Cherry, Pepsi Amityville; Serina Bona, daughter of Christopher Bona, Pepsi College Point; and Dalya Edber, daughter of Claudio Edber, Pepsi Distribution.

From left: Scholarship Fund President Rich Staszewski with the parents of Julie Balsamo. James Balsamo is a Local 812 member from Oak Beverages.

Rich Staszewski, Dayla Edber and her proud parents. Claudio Edbar is a Local 812 member from the Pepsi NY Distributor Assn.

Congratulations to our scholars and their proud parents! Local 804 wishes each scholarship recipient a successful school year.

Download the full list of 2016 recipients here.