Rhea announces 2020 scholarship winner!

By Nadia Johnson

Congratulations to Patrick Ferguson, the winner of Rhea’s 2020 Scholarship!

Each year, the college-aged children of all Rhea employees have the opportunity to earn a scholarship through Rhea’s Scholarship Program. To earn the award, students participate in an essay competition focused on a specific theme. Each theme tackles real world challenges in the areas of business, environmental sustainability, and STEM.

This year, in an ongoing pandemic, our applicants were asked to consider the impact of the coronavirus on small businesses and the strategies that companies like Rhea can use to adapt to these challenging circumstances.

Patrick’s winning essay emphasized the importance of small businesses to the U.S. economy and the unique challenges that they face when confronted with a global crisis. He stressed the importance of testing, as well as safety measures like social distancing, mask-wearing, and working remotely whenever possible.

This year will continue to challenge us, but bright young minds like Patrick’s show that the future is full of promise!

Congratulations, Patrick!