Tom Coverstone Scholarship
In 2019, Choice One Engineering lost one of its founders, Professional Surveyor Thomas L. Coverstone. Choice One was founded in 1994, and Tom was a driving force and integral part of Choice One’s early and continued success. Tom was always willing to share his time and talent for the Choice One team, was willing to teach others and pass on his knowledge and experience, and was eager to support those around him, from coworkers to clients. An avid auto racing fan, Tom spent his time both in the office and out of the office appreciating the joys of life including friends, family, and experiences. Tom was a strong, positive influence on his peers and greatly enhanced the positive company culture of Choice One. Indeed, Tom was well-known both inside and outside of Choice One for his broad smile and his positive attitude in any situation. From day one, Tom put others first.
To memorialize Tom and his Choice One legacy, Choice One will be offering a $5,000 scholarship and a one-semester co-op/internship opportunity to one college student who exhibits the qualities embodied by Tom.
Deadline/Timeline:
Scholarship applications will be accepted via email until September 1, 2024. Interviews will be conducted the week of September 8, 2024, and the selection of the scholarship recipient will be announced no later than September 16, 2024.
Past Winners
2024
Joe Schmidt
Choice One Engineering is pleased to announce the 2024 Thomas L. Coverstone Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Mr. Joe Schmidt.
In his essay, Joe reflects on the qualities we honored in Tom: commitment to others, positivity, and a strong work ethic. He demonstrates these traits through his dedication to mentoring coworkers and fostering a collaborative environment.
2023
Aaron Heuker
Choice One Engineering is pleased to announce the 2023 Thomas L. Coverstone Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Mr. Aaron Heuker.
We believe that Aaron will be a great fit for Choice One and that he will exhibit many of the qualities embodied by Tom.
2022
Tyler Beyke
Choice One Engineering is pleased to announce the 2022 Thomas L. Coverstone Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Mr. Tyler Beyke.
It is apparent that Tyler recognizes the significance of relationships, leadership, appreciation, and purpose in a career.
2021
Abby Ward
Choice One Engineering is pleased to announce the 2021 Thomas L. Coverstone Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Ms. Abigail Ward.
Abigail hopes to make an impact with her civil engineering career by helping others succeed and by being a part of something bigger than herself.
2020
Daniel Foos
Choice One Engineering is pleased to announce that the 2020 Thomas L. Coverstone Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Mr. Daniel Foos.
Daniel impressed us with his hard-work ethic, motivation, helpfulness, honesty, and focus on making work fulfilling and enjoyable for himself and others around him. After two co-ops at Choice One, Daniel has joined our team as a full-time employee upon graduation from the University of Cincinnati.
We’re Hiring!
If you want to enjoy your career, build lifelong relationships, and be part of a growing civil engineering firm that values its culture, you’ve come to the right place! At Choice One Engineering, our purpose statement is “to provide fulfilling lives for a lifetime.”