WATERTOWN, SD -- Women of NATE (WON) announced two outstanding recipients have been selected to receive the 2025 WON Education Scholarship. The scholarship was designed to encourage and inspire more women to enter the tower and communications infrastructure, construction, service and maintenance industries.

Scholarship recipients will receive $2,000 each, which will go directly to the college/educational institution to be utilized as tuition assistance.

WON Chairwoman Andy Page Lee of Lee Antenna & Line Service, Inc. stated, "Women of NATE is proud to offer women a platform to help further their educational goals. We hope to empower the future leaders of our industry. I am delighted that we could help two such deserving applicants with this scholarship opportunity. Congratulations, Christiana and Alicia!"

"By awarding this scholarship, Women of NATE is not only empowering women to break new ground in the tower and communications infrastructure industry, but also fostering a future where innovation, leadership, and opportunity are defined by the strength and vision of women,” stated NATE Director of Operations Nikki Gronau. “I am excited to see the incredible impact that Christiana and Alicia will make in this field, and I’m proud to be part of their journey toward inspiring future generations of women in these industries. Your success will pave the way for others to follow,” added Gronau.