W.A.C.E. Foundation Announces 2026 Conference Scholarship Recipients

The W.A.C.E. Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of our scholarship awards for the 2026 W.A.C.E. Annual Conference!
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Through the generous support of the Foundation, these scholarships provide financial assistance to chamber professionals, enabling them to attend our premier annual event for high-level professional development and networking.

"The W.A.C.E. Foundation is committed to fostering the next generation of chamber leaders," said Glenn Morris, President & CEO of W.A.C.E. "By investing in these talented individuals, we are ensuring a vibrant and impactful future for the chamber profession and the communities they serve. We look forward to welcoming these scholarship recipients to our 2026 conference and seeing the great things they will achieve."

The W.A.C.E. Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the professional competence of chamber of commerce executives and staff members through specialized education and tuition assistance.

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 scholarship recipients:

• Aaron Alencastre – Martinez Chamber of Commerce
• Amy Gerken – Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
• Andrea Gonzalez – Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce
• Angelina DeCrow – Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce
• Eryk Nappi – Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
• Gina van Hest – Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce
• Jackie Roldan – Yountville Chamber of Commerce
• Jackie Standing – Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce
• Jess Levy – Carlsbad Chamber
• Johnny Garcia – Stanislaus Latino Chamber of Commerce
• Julia Cabrera – Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce
• Julia Dix – Tulare Chamber of Commerce
• Marilynn Singer – Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
• Steve Bracety – Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce
• Tom Hoffert – Salem Area Chamber of Commerce
• Vanessa Rios y Valles – Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce

We look forward to seeing these dedicated professionals and the rest of our members at the 2026 W.A.C.E. Annual Conference!