Vector Security Networks, a division of Vector Security Inc. and a single-source integrator of physical security solutions and managed services for North American retailers and multi-site businesses, announced the recipients of its 2022 Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) scholarships, which provide financial support to loss prevention professionals and hopefuls seeking to obtain Loss Prevention Qualified (LPQ) and Loss Prevention Certified (LPC) certifications.
The company began awarding the scholarships in 2009 in support of career development and continuing education in this rapidly growing industry. Each year, loss prevention professionals, or those interested in a career in loss prevention, are invited to apply.
“Congratulations to this year’s recipients,” said Gary Fraser, vice president of sales for Vector Security Networks. “Each year, we receive a large number of applications from deserving individuals, and this year was no exception. While the awardees represent a variety of professional backgrounds, they each express the highest level of desire for the opportunity, and share a positive outlook as to how they will use this program to enhance the value they bring to their respective employers and to the profession. We are pleased to help them advance their career aspirations.”
The 2022 LPQ Scholarship recipients are:
Dennis Bunyan, Lowe’s
Kaden Cummin, Walmart
Jasmin Farley, Walgreens
Tyler Haines, Amazon
Jesus Marquez, Amazon
Louis Shi, Walgreens
Maxim Uitti-Swartz, Meijer
Marcus Vail, Army & Air Force Exchange Service
Katherine Wagner, Walgreens
Kristin Wherer, Walmart
And the LPC Scholarship recpients are:
Krystal Bernard, Walgreens
Sarah Cherry, Meijer
Ricardo Eastman, TJX
Parker Elgin, Amazon
Sarah Neustedter, Festival Foods
Ross Nohara, Victoria’s Secret
Tanya Smith, Walgreens
Jennifer Smith, Harris Teeter
Kevin Stone, Columbia Sportswear Company
Christopher Zahina, Kohl’s Department Stores
Including the latest recipients, Vector Security has awarded 327 scholarships totaling more than $323,500 the program began in 2009.