Scholar Sponsors Honor Roll
2012-2016
Pennsylvania Self-Insurers' Association (PSIA)
Pennsylvania Self-Insurer’s Association is proud to be a Kids' Chance Senior Partner and to have played a significant role in helping Kids' Chance fulfill its mission of awarding scholarships, having donated over $50,000 to Kids' Chance since 1997.
The Pennsylvania Self-Insurers' Association is compromised of public and private businesses that self-insure their workers' compensation in Pennsylvania or have an interest in Pennsylvania workers' compensation. PSIA is member driven, with education, information and member participation as key components to the success of the Association.
Scholarship: PSIA Scholarship
2010
Someone once said "Power is expert knowledge applied expertly". Our mission at Calhoon & Associates is to serve you using that power with passion. Our team is highly effective, with over 75 years of combined litigation experience.
Unlike many personal injury firms, we don't dabble. We utilize our skills only to assist injured workers in the areas of workers' compensation, social security and personal injury. We promise that our loyalties will never be divided since we do not represent employers, corporations or insurance carriers in any matter. At Calhoon & Associates, we take the time necessary to educate our injured clients in regard to their often confusing, and constantly changing legal rights so that they can make the best decisions for themselves and their families.
Scholarship: Trusted Answers • Peace of Mind
2009-2013
With offices located in Valley Forge, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Scranton, Wilmington, New York City, New Jersey, and Florida, The Chartwell Law Offices provides insurance companies, self-insured entities, third party administrators, banks, lenders, and other business concerns legal advice and representation in a variety of general liability, commercial and workers' compensation matters throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States.
Scholarship: The Chartwell Law Offices, LLP Scholar
| 2010 - 2011 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Cassandra Leheny | Aliquippa | University of Pittsburgh |
Incorporated in 1979, Hoover Rehabilitation Services, Inc. is the largest privately held health and disability management firm in the Mid-Atlantic. In 2009, we are celebrating 30 years of serving many of the region’s largest insurance carriers, self-insured employers and third party administrators in the workers’ compensation and auto arenas.
Scholarship: Hoover Rehabilitation Services Scholarship
| 2010 - 2011 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Rachel Sexauer | Pittsburgh | University of Pittsburgh |
| 2009 - 2010 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Samantha Powers | Claymont | University of Delaware |
Practicing exclusively in Workers Compensation, Auto Accident and Personal Injury Law, Georgelis Law Firm, P.C. has the legal experience and skill needed to help you build your case and win the compensation you deserve. Our commitment to the local Central Pennsylvania and Lancaster community ensures that your case will be handled with personal dedication and unparalleled hard work. Read Press Release ![]()
Scholarship: Georgelis Law Firm, P.C. Scholarship of Promise
| 2010 - 2011 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Cheryl Mack | Benton | Pennsylvania College of Technology |
| 2009 - 2010 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Jesse Riffle |
Sharon | Indiana University of PA |
The Pennsylvania Bar Association, Workers’ Compensation Section takes as its province the development and practical working of the law relating to workers' compensation law and other forms of employers' liability law.
| 2010 - 2011 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Carlye Lauff | New Kensington | Penn State University |
| 2009 - 2010 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Carlye Lauff | New Kensington | PennState University |
| Travis Snook | Loganton | OhioTechnical College |
2008-2012
Alliance Impairment Management, Inc. is a Pennsylvania based, premiere medical case management service provider. Our services include Workers Compensation Case Management, Auto Liability Case Management, Long Term Care Case Management, Long Term Disability Case Management, IME Coordination and File Review/Letter completion, Medical Reserve Analysis, Life Care Planning and Medicare Set-Aside Reviews. Our service commitment to our customers includes working to understand the individual needs of each case, expert case management assessment and planning, and completion of the services in a timely and cost effective manner with case resolution as the primary goal.
Scholarship: Field of Study: Nursing
| 2010 - 2011 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Brea Siler | Bethel Park | Seton Hill University |
| 2009 - 2010 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Amber Makin | Edensburg | Saint Francis University |
| 2008 - 2009 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Amber Makin | Edensburg | Saint Francis University |
2007-2011
The mission of the ACE Charitable Foundation is to assist less fortunate individuals and communities in achieving and sustaining productive and healthy lives in geographic areas where ACE employees live and work. The ACE Charitable Foundation strives to accomplish this by focusing the majority of its funds on clearly defined projects that have measurable objectives and outcomes and solve problems in the areas of education, the environment and poverty and health. Particular consideration is given to opportunities where ACE employees’ time and expertise can be utilized in addition to financial support.
Scholarship: The ACE Charitable Foundation Scholarship
Field of study: Demonstrated Academic Excellence in College
| 2010 - 2011 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Joselynn Hackman | Lehighton | University of Pittsburgh - Bradford |
| Joelle Sanphy | Langhorne | Loyola University Maryland |
| Crystal Sheeley | Kersey | Duquesne University |
| Samantha Turk | Allentown | University of Pittsburgh |
| Jessica Wheeler | Polk | The Ohio State University |
| 2009-2010 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Joselynn Hackman |
Lehighton | University of Pittsburgh - Bardford |
| Joelle Sanphy | Langhorne | Loyola University Maryland |
| Crystal Sheeley | Kersey | Duquesne University |
| Jacquelyn Speakman | McKees Rocks | University of Pittsburgh |
Samantha Turk |
Allentown | University of Pittsburgh |
| 2008 - 2009 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Kezia Caldwell | Spring City | Ursinus College |
| Lauren McNaney | King of Prussia | St. Joseph’s University |
| Ashley Regan | Old Forge | University of Scranton |
| Lauren Sones | Danville | Bloomsburg University |
| Jacquelyn Speakman | Bugler | Pittsburgh University |
| 2007 - 2008 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Kezia Caldwell | Wellsboro | Mansfield University |
| Christina Manton | Spring City | Ursinus College |
| Ashley Regan | Old Forge | University of Scranton |
| Kyle Riffle | Sharon | Youngstown University |
| Amanda Sheeley | Kersey | Point Park University |
| Lauren Sones | Danville | Bloomsburg University |
| Jacquelyn Speakman | Bugler | University of Pittsburgh |
| 2006 - 2007 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Britta Albright | Duncansville | Saint Francis University |
| Christina Manton | Spring City | Ursinus College |
| Daniel McNaney | King of Prussia | New York University |
| Kyle Riffle | Sharon | Youngstown University |
| Elizabeth Wagner | Philadelphia | Boston University |
| 2005 - 2006 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Britta Albright | Duncansville | Saint Francis University |
| Michael Feschuk | Hazelton | Penn State University |
| Jessica Hammond | Philadelphia | Lock Haven University |
| Daniel McNaney | King of Prussia | New York University |
| Elizabeth Wagner | Philadelphia | Boston University |
| 2004 - 2005 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Dominique D'Angelo | McDonald | California College of the Arts |
| Jessica Hammond | Philadelphia | Lock Haven University |
| Sarah Speakman | Bulger | University of Pittsburgh |
| Shannon Speakman | Bulger | University of Pittsburgh |
| Elizabeth Wagner | Philadelphia | Boston University |
| 2003 - 2004 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Daniel DeGrazia | Carbondale | Dickinson College |
| Mary Beth Dipko | Portage | Univ. of Pitt./Johnstown |
| Jessica Hammond | Lock Haven | Lock Haven University |
| Elizabeth Wagner | Philadelphia | Boston University |
Since 1997, we have built a strong reputation for being a "best in class" provider of workers' compensation products and services. We've achieved this position by creating supportive relationships and providing our employees and clients with the tools and resources they need to win with integrity. Read Press Release ![]()
Scholarship: Fresh outlook - Better outcomes Scholarship
Field of study: Insurance-related Industry
| 2010 - 2011 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Tiffany Thayer | Linesville | Slippery Rock University |
| 2009 - 2010 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Brittney Stuck | Milton | Duquesne University |
| 2008 - 2009 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Brittney Stuck | Milton | Duquesne University |
| 2007 - 2008 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Brittney Stuck | Milton | Duquesne University |
2006-2010
SmartComp, LLC, is headquartered in Washington, PA . Founded in 2000 by two Doctors of Physical Therapy, Dr. Shannon Vissman and Dr. Jill Vissman, SmartComp’s goal has been to improve outcomes by actively managing the care provided to injured workers. Our model has been proven to reduce over-utilization, treatment duration and to expedite the injured
employee’s return to work.
Scholarship: Universal SmartComp Scholarship
Field of study: Physical Medicine
| 2010 - 2011 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Kyle Kurtek | Pottsville | Bloomsburg University |
| Brandon Stone | Thompson | Misericordia University |
| 2009-2010 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Kyle Kurtek | Pottsville | Bloomsburg University |
| 2008 - 2009 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Britta Albright | Duncansville | St. Francis University |
| 2007 - 2008 | ||
| Recipient | Hometown | College/University |
| Britta Albright | Duncansville | St. Francis University |
