Ray Bennett
The Ray Bennett Scholarship for Leadership honors the late Marriott International executive. Ray understood that he had the opportunity to serve as a role model for young people across our industry.
David Iselin
The David Iselin Scholarship for Community Service honors the promising young Destination DC colleague who was committed to using his talents to make his community a better place. The Scholarship is made possible by a generous gift of the Iselin family.
Akira Wilson
The Akira Wilson Memorial Scholarship for Entrepreneurship recognizes the late Jackson-Reed student. Akira was also dual-enrolled at Trinity University, interned with Concord Hospitality, and planned to attend Florida State University.
Joe Shymanski
The Joe Shymanski Memorial Scholarship for Media remembers the beloved photographer, artist, teacher, mentor and friend to many. The Fund supports high school students studying photography and media in his adopted home of Washington, DC.