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Non-profit awards Dr Bill Newton-Kathy Neville Scholarship to Sarah Fausett of Longmont, CO

Tourism Cares, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting responsible tourism within the tourism industry, awarded the Dr. Bill Newton – Kathy Neville Scholarship, (part of the National Tour Association Scholarship Fund), in the amount of $500, to Sarah Fausett of Longmont, Colorado. Each year, the prestigious scholarships are presented to deserving travel, tourism and hospitality students from across the United States and Canada.

“Tourism Cares is delighted to present this scholarship to Sarah in recognition of her commitment to her travel, tourism, and hospitality education,” said Bruce Beckham, Executive Director at Tourism Cares. “Thanks to the generous donors whose contributions have made this scholarship award possible, motivated students and aspiring industry professionals, like Sarah, are rewarded for their excellence and encouraged to pursue their future endeavors in this industry,” he added.

In addition to the monetary award, Fausett will be given the opportunity to attend the Tourism Cares Experience the Industry Student Program at the National Tour Association's Annual Convention, which is held mid-November in Reno, Nevada. At the event, students shadow mentors, who are travel industry veterans, during business appointments; participate in roundtable discussions about career paths; and take advantage of networking and learning opportunities.

Fausett’s initial interest in the tourism and hospitality industry developed as she moved out of her rural Northwestern hometown and began learning about new ethnicities, countries, and cultures. She had a chance to travel to several continents, and taught English in China for an extensive period of time. In five years, she envisions herself giving tours that will educate others on how to preserve the planet, and protect endangered species and ancient historical sites.

“The Dr. Bill Newton-Kathy Neville Scholarship will allow me the financial breathing room to wait out the recession and help me with the cost of the International Tour Management Institute Symposium,” Fausett said.

Fausett, a December 2008 graduate of the International Tour Management Institute, is pursuing her career as a Certified Tour Director.