Dawn E.B. Meade Awarded the Inaugural Michael Vergauwen Education Fund Scholarship
Aug 18, 2010 10:40 AM
ICIF, the foundation of InfoComm International, has awarded the inaugural Michael Vergauwen Education Fund Scholarship to Dawn E.B. Meade, CTS, of Advanced Video Systems. Meade is the director of marketing and AV sales and owner at Advanced Video Systems, in Owings Mills, M.D. Fusing her marketing and creative backgrounds, Meade began her AV career designing fliers and basic websites at Advanced Video Systems. After attending her first InfoComm Show, Meade pursued industry education courses and certifications. She writes about AV both online and for print publications. Meade is a strong supporter of AV Week and is a member of the InfoComm PETC Outreach Committee and FAVE. She is pursuing a Master of Science in technology management and a Master of Business Administration from University of Maryland.
“ICIF congratulates Dawn Meade on her many accomplishments and is pleased to offer her the first Michael Vergauwen Education Fund Scholarship,” says Duffy Wilbert, CTS, CAE, senior vice president, membership, InfoComm International. “InfoComm would also thank Da-Lite for its continued financial support of the Michael Vergauwen Education Fund.” At InfoComm 2010, Da-Lite presented a check for $10,000 to further the development of this beneficial program.
Companies and individuals wishing to contribute to this fund should send donations to: Michael Vergauwen Education Fund, ICIF, 11242 Waples Mill Rd., Suite 200, Fairfax, VA 22030. Checks should be made payable to the International Communications Industries Foundation. Donations will be tax deductible as provided by Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.
