The 2022 application pool was the largest to date, with more than 60 applications submitted for eight available scholarships.

“The 2022 Gygi von Wyss Foundation Scholarship winners are exceptional. Their applications showcase their hard work and determination to excel in their academic and extracurricular pursuits,” said Toufic Tabbara, Region Head, North America at Holcim US. “It’s an honor to recognize and celebrate these students as they prepare for college and beyond.”

Local 2022 recipients are:

¯ Makayla Kamyszek, daughter of Greg Kamyszek, production coordinator in Alpena

Madison Timmreck

¯ Madison Timmreck, daughter of Todd Timmreck, quarry operator in Alpena

¯ Kelsey Worth, daughter of Ashley Worth, administrative assistant in Presque Isle.

“Investing in the education of the next generation is critical, and with the rising costs of higher education, scholarships are more important than ever to help reduce the impact and assist in these students’ success,” said Jay Moreau, CEO, US ACM. “We’re proud to offer this important benefit for our employees. With this program, we’re supporting the next generation of builders of progress.”

This scholarship was established in 1983 to recognize the accomplishments of the children of Holcim employees. It honors the memories of Hans Gygi and arc R. von Wyss, two former leaders of Holcim and its predecessor companies.

Each winner will receive a financial scholarship worth $6,000 for the 2022-2023 academic year and will be eligible to continue receiving the scholarship for an additional three years based on continuous academic performance. Since the Foundation began nearly 40 years ago, more than 200 young adults have received the Gygi and von Wyss Foundation Scholarship.

Kelsey Worth