The NWFA Education & Research Foundation (NERF) has announced the winners of two 2024 NERF Partners in Education (PIE) Sponsored Scholarships. NWFA Partners in Education contribute to the success of the NWFA’s educational programs. NWFA Partners donate time and materials to the NWFA’s training programs and make financial contributions toward educational advancement.
Delmhorst Instrument Co. and Regalite specifically funded the PIE-sponsored scholarships and chose the recipients based on all who applied throughout the 2024 school year.
• Andy Eicher, Wildwood Floors of Eastern Iowa Inc., sponsored by Delmhorst Instrument Co.
• Bill Powell, B. Powell Flooring, sponsored by Regalite
Each winner will receive a $500 check to further their education in the hardwood flooring industry.
NERF was established to provide industry research and educate future wood flooring professionals. Through NERF, NWFA offers educational opportunities like hands-on training, NWFA University, NWFA Live Edge, and scholarships. Since 2014, NWFA has awarded scholarships totaling more than $65,000.
To learn more about scholarships the NWFA offers visit NWFA’s scholarship page at nwfa.org/scholarships.