Stemilt’s Annual Golf Tournament Raises $155,000 for WAEF Scholarships

WENATCHEE – Stemilt Growers recently presented the Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) with a check for $155,000, marking the culmination of their annual Thomas K. Mathison Memorial Golf Tournament held on May 18. WAEF, a charitable organization dedicated to supporting the Washington tree fruit industry, oversees the distribution of more than 150 scholarships each year, including the prestigious Thomas K. Mathison Memorial scholarship. This year's tournament saw the participation of 36 teams, all contributing to the cause.

Tom Mathison, known for his unwavering commitment to education and dedication to nurturing aspiring students in Washington State, is at the heart of this event's mission. Mark Blakney, a committee member of Stemilt's tournament, expressed, “The annual golf tournament is our way of carrying on his passion for learning and raising funds for WAEF scholarships to support the dreams of local students pursuing their college degree.”

For more information about Stemilt and their dedication to excellence in tree fruit, please visit www.stemilt.com.