Future Leaders Scholarship

This scholarship covers registration for students, recent graduates, and professionals new to the waste/recycling/composting/reuse industry who are hoping to attend the 2025 Summit for Recycling conference.

What happens at this event: Learn about career opportunities in the recycling, composting, waste diversion, circular economy and sustainability fields, while connecting with private businesses, state and local government, nonprofits, and university representatives. The conference agenda includes educational sessions, a variety of subject-matter experts, a business partner showcase, and fun networking opportunities.

What you get:
  • Free attendance to the premier recycling conference for the state of Colorado, including access to sessions on composting, policy, recycling and waste reduction. Scholarship also includes attendance to the awards gala, policy retreat, and conference tours.
  • Support from a mentor who is active in the industry, with an attempt to match this mentor to your specific experience and interests.
  • Fantastic networking opportunities with professionals in a growing and exciting industry.

Congrats to our 2025 Future Leader Scholarship Winners!

Vanessa Vedral, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Hallie Childers, Colorado Mountain College

Kuiper Curtis, Grand Junction

Regan Evans, Colorado Mesa University

Hannah Huber, Colorado State University

Sarah Tarczali, University of Colorado Boulder

Tara Sullivan, CU Boulder (MENV)

Chiara Scharpf, Colorado State University

AJ Jelonnek, University of Colorado Boulder

Alexis Brunney, University of Colorado Boulder Environmental Center