2009 Paul Porter Memorial Scholarship
2009 Paul Porter Memorial Scholarship Winner Announced
PEBBLE BEACH, CA – The Northern California Golf Association (NCGA) Foundation announced the winner of the 2009 Paul Porter Memorial Scholarship: Anyssa French of Modesto, CA. The Paul Porter Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of former NCGA and Poppy Holding CEO Paul Porter. The $5,000 scholarship will help Anyssa attend the University of Montana this fall.
“Paul would be proud of Anyssa’s dedication to her studies and commitment to the community,” said Adam Heieck, Executive Director of the NCGA Foundation. “Together with the support of the Porter family, we will continue to honor Paul by providing exceptional students the opportunity to continue their education.”
This year the Foundation received more than 325 applications from high school seniors throughout Northern California. Selection criteria included academic performance, letters of recommendation, answers to short essay questions and interviews with members of the review committee. Above all else Anyssa received this year’s scholarship because she embodied the characteristics most important to Paul Porter: self motivation, a tireless work ethic, intelligence, strong leadership and a sense of self and kindness.
About Paul Porter
Paul Porter (1950 – 2006) came to Poppy Hills in 1991 as general manager and was
appointed CEO of the NCGA in 2004. Over the course of his 15 years of leadership
the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am came to Poppy Hills, Poppy Ridge opened in
Livermore and both courses developed a reputation for world-class golf at a
great value. The Santa Clara alumnus loved a good joke and possessed an
incredible knack for making people feel special. His natural ability to lead was
enhanced by his legendary work ethic and commitment. A devoted family man,
Porter’s greatest joy came from time spent with his family and enjoying the
success of his children.
About the NCGA Foundation
The NCGA Foundation is the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the Northern California
Golf Association. The Foundation provides deserving youth the opportunity to
develop life skills and values through golf. Additionally, the Foundation
supports the growth of the game while providing youth the opportunities and
motivation to become productive citizens and lifelong golfers. The Foundation’s
nationally recognized Youth on Course initiative increases the availability and
affordability of the game for life skills-certified juniors. More information is
available at www.ncgafoundation.org.
