During the Underground Utility Contractors of Florida (UUCF) 2011 Annual Convention at the Casa Marina Resort in Key West, Florida, the UUCF/Andrew Scott Johnson Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc. announced the 2011 recipient of a $6,000.00 scholarship to an individual who graduated from high school in 2011, the 2011 recipient of a $6,000.00 scholarship to an individual who is currently enrolled in college and its Meritorious Award winners of $3,000.00 each.

2011 High School Scholarship Recipient
Maxx Joseph Moore

The UUCF/Andrew Scott Johnson Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc. is proud to introduce you to the recipient of a $6,000.00 Scholarship to an individual who graduated from high School in 2011, Maxx Joseph Moore. Maxx is the son of Kathryn Moore who is employed by Rinker Materials, Concrete Pipe Division and John Moore. Maxx graduated from Bishop Verot High School in 2011 with a 3.8 grade point average. Maxx has been accepted into Florida State University where his intended course of study is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Law and his intended career plan is CSR Attorney or DA.

Maxx graduated Cum Laude and was on the National Honor Society, three years of Spanish Honors, Best for environmental Science and four years of Mathematics Honors.

Maxx was Vice President of the Freshman Class, President of the Fishing Club, was named MVP of the Freshman football, was Soccer State Champion, part of the B.A.S.I.C. Leader of Freshman Retreat and part of SGA and Mission Club.

Maxx played football for four years, was captain of the MV baseball team for two years, played soccer for four years and participated in track and field for two years. He was MVP of special teams for three years in a row, MVP Freshman football, regional champship soccer, state championship soccer and freshman football captain.

As part of community service, Maxx took a mission trip to New Orleans alongside Habitat for Humanities and built houses for seven days for underprivileged families. He also took a school sponsored trip to Panama where he worked with local tribes.

Congratulations Maxx, and the best of luck to him at college and on his future career plans!

2011 College Scholarship Recipient
Jacquelyn Elizabeth Neal

Jacquelyn Elizabeth Neal graduated from Fort Myers High School in 2008. Jacquelyn is the daughter of L.D. and Lynne Neal with Mitchell & Stark Construction Co., Inc. in Naples, FL. Jacquelyn has been attending the University of Florida where her intended course of study is biological engineering, biomechanics and statistics (minor). Her intended career plans are a Biostatistician or Food Process Engineer. Her declared major is in Agricultural and Biological Engineering.

Congratulations Jacquelyn, and the best of luck to her at college and on her future career plans!

The following were recipients of a $3,000.00 one time Meritorious Scholarship:

Benjamin William Burgess graduated from South Iredell High School in 2001. Benjamin is currently employed by A. J. Johns, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL. Benjamin was a recipient of a 2009 Meritorious Scholarship. He is attending the University of Florida where is intended course of study and his declared major is a mater's degree in business administration. His intended career plans are to be a land development contractor.

Garrett James Mastronardi graduated from Palm Harbor University High School in 2011. Garrett is the son of James and Deborah Mastronardi, who is employed by Willis of Florida in Tampa, FL. Garrett will be attending the University of Florida where his intended course of study is public relations and his intended career plans is International Business.

Austin Taylor Wynn graduated from Trinity Christian Academy in Jacksonville, FL in 2009. Austin is the son of Donald Wynn, who is employed by Florida Roads Contracting, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL, and Sandy Wynn. Austin was a recipient of a 2009 and 2010 Meritorious Scholarship. Austin is attending the Mars Hill College in North Carolina where his intended course of study is in business (with emphasis on accounting). His intended career plans are to open his own engineering firm.

Congratulations Benjamin, Garrett and Austin and the best
of luck to all of you at college and on your future career plans!

How the UUCF/Andrew Scott Johnson Memorial Scholarship Foundation Was Formed

On December 28, 1999, UUCF Past President Scott Johnson lost his son Andrew "Andy" Scott Johnson at the age of 19 in a tragic automobile accident. In lieu of flowers, the Johnson family requested UUCF members, friends and family to make donations to the UCA of South Florida Scholarship Fund.

In an overwhelming response from individuals, more than $30,000 was collected. Scott Johnson spoke with the UCA of South Florida board members in regards to the funds collected. Due to UCA of South Florida having a self supporting Scholarship Fund, he suggested that a scholarship fund be set up under the name of the UUCF/Andrew Scott Johnson Memorial Scholarship Foundation. The money would be placed in a separate account and would be administered by Scott Johnson, his wife Robin and Andy's mother Martha Kinsel. The issue was brought before the UUCF board members on February 4, 2000. It was Scott Johnson's goal to have the scholarship fund in place and funds be distributed to the first recipient at the 2000 Annual Convention.

When the foundation was created in 2000, it issued its first scholarship which was a $3,000.00 scholarship. Through the success of the Annual Bass Fishing Tournament, the foundation has been able to increase its distribution. As of this year, the foundation has awarded a total of $198,500.00 in scholarships.