“L. Robert Kimball and Associates is proud to participate in The Challenge Program for area students because the payoff will come when these successful students come to our door seeking employment opportunities in the future.”
Jeff Kimball, President - L. Robert Kimball & Associates

“We [Catanese Group] believe the Challenge Program provides all students with an opportunity to benefit both personally and financially from simply doing the 'right thing'. The characteristics of bravery, care, consideration, and diligence to their studies as demonstrated by the winners in each category, ring loudly that these young adults are taking themselves seriously. Building a strong and healthy character as a young adult in high school is a priceless experience that we are proud to be a part of.”
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“Even if I wouldn't have been chosen for the scholarship, TCP makes me strive to do better in my classes, try to get in the elite top percent, and reach many service hours. This really made me happy knowing that I am able to get rewarded for my good deeds.”
Kristen M., Community Service Award Winner - Marion Center High School

“It is wonderful to see that dreams can come true and that students can benefit from the cooperation of business and educational institutions.”
Sister Donna Marie Leiden, Principal - Bishop McCort High School

“It has been my goal since freshmen year to win a Challenge Program award. I was so excited to hear my name called because I knew there were a couple of us competing for the top.”
Dayne D., Academic Excellence Award Winner - Geibel Catholic High School

“The Challenge Program not only helps to encourage school performance but also serves as an introduction to the work world that offers a similar reward system for excellent performance.”
Gerald L. Zahorchak, D.Ed. - Pennsylvania Secretary of Education

“As a technical school, building a bridge between our students and the business community is a natual alignment that has mutual benefits. The Challenge Program, Inc. opens doors to our students that could lead to lifelong career opportunities.”
Jim Thimons, Principal - Indiana County Technology Center

“The Challenge Program challenges students to make a difference, whether in their lives or in their communities! That is what it's about – making a difference.”
Bill Wilkinson, President & CEO - Wilkinson Bus Lines

“Each award brings with it a personal success story and a realization of individual value and worth of an independent young adult who can succeed and contribute responsibly in our community.”
Linda McCall, Principal - Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School

“It was a wonderful experience to be recognized for my work, and an even better one to see my peers recognized for work they usually do without recognition.”
Jordana R., Community Service Award Winner - Pittsburgh CAPA High School

“This award helps remind me of the benefits of rigorously pursuing education while maintaining high standards of duty, responsibility, and citizenship. It inspires me to recognize my own potential and walk the path that will hopefully lead me to eventual success.”
Zachary J., Academic Excellence Award Winner - Washington High School

“I know in the years ahead this award will be a steppingstone for my future endeavors and I hope one day I can make an impact on someone's life like you did for me.”
Breanna L., Community Service Award Winner - California Area High School

“I want to thank-you for your vision of establishing this program for today’s youth. So often you hear negative comments about young people, so it is very rewarding to have young people recognized for the good instead of the bad.”
Nicholas P., Community Service Award Winner - Shanksville-Stonycreek High School

“The Challenge Program, Inc. is a win-win endeavor that provides a chance of rewards to all students, regardless of their economic status or academic abilities. Every student can be a winner!”
Donald Bailey, Superintendent & Edwin Bowser, Principal - Forest Hills School District

“I will continue to study hard and purue my education to the fullest. You will know your faith in me was not in vain.”
Mitchell G., Academic Excellence Award Winner - Magnolia High School

“Organizations like yours are instrumental in encouraging students like myself to strive for lofty goals with a clear reward in mind.”
Alexander S., Attendance Award Winner - Greater Johnstown High School

“The Challenge Program is every educator’s dream—the very thing that gives students the motivation to succeed.”
Dr. Edward Jeffreys, Executive Director - Fayette County Vocational Technical School

“I was recently awarded $250 for being the most improved senior. I can honestly say that The Challenge Program, Inc. gave me the motivation to earn the award.”
Brendon I., Academic Improvement Award Winner - Ford City High School

“I am writing to you to thank you with the utmost respect and gratitude for recognizing me as a winner within your vision of success. I had really no idea I’m be winning an award my senior year. … My junior year was a disaster, but friends and teachers made me realize that I could do way better, and it turned out they were 100% correct.”
Sean M., Academic Improvement Award Winner - Blairsville High School

“In today's world, making education ever more relevant to students is a major focus in schools today as we look for new ways to prepare students to be the knowledge workers in today's global economy. The Challenge Program, Inc. helps students see this relevance.”
William Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools - Armstrong School District

“I deeply thank you for noticing the actions that students have taken into making their community and world a better place to live. For rewarding those who work hard at what they do and giving them something to strive toward. Thank you for your time and effort you have spent in rewarding us with something more than just satisfaction.”
Jonathan P., Community Service Award Winner - Mt. Pleasant Area High School

“The Challenge Program, Inc. captures the essence of the American Spirit--reaping rewards for personal sacrifice, hard work, servanthood, and community service.”
Dave Lehman, Superintendent - Conemaugh Valley School District

“The greatest academic value we have seen is in our average students. They work hard to earn the most improved in the grade award. Our average students have become more aware of their grades and grade point averages and strive to improve their class standings.”
William Marshall, Principal - Penn Cambria High School

“The Challenge Program has been an invaluable resource for the young people in our area. The tools and experiences it gives to the kids in our area will ultimately create a much stronger community overall.”
Bill Polacek, Founder and CEO - JWF Industries Inc.

“I was very proud of my accomplishment and also proud of the other winners because I realize the amount of effort and perseverance one must show in striving to win one of your awards. It is the goal that you instilled in all the students that vied to win the decoration that made them try harder and do better. Like most, at the beginning of the year, when I heard of The Challenge Program, Inc., I put the idea of cashing a check for $250 in my head and pushed myself harder to win it.”
Christopher I., Academic Excellence Award Winner - Ford City Jr./Sr. High School

“I believe this program is a wonderful opportunity for the education and business communities to engage in dialogue and create a partnership that has been long overdue.”
Richard Bernazzoli, Principal - Forest Hills School District

“Your program holds a lot of influence over us students, challenging us to do our best work in our schools and communities.”
Neal N., Academic Excellence Award Winner - Laurel Valley High School

“By awarding students and displaying to them the success they may achieve with education, you induce within them a spark of passion for and a proactive attitude towards learning.”
Michael S., Academic Excellence Award Winner - Uniontown Area High School

“At the start of the year, I set a goal to maintain high honors each quarter. To achieve this goal I studied everyday, and made sure I understood the material set forth in my classes. I finished the year with high honors and also a sense of direction for the rest of my life. I worked very hard this year, and I'm happy my hard work did not go without being noticed.”
Tyler N., Academic Improvement Award Winner - Ringgold High School

“I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate what you are doing for the community. You are rewarding teens around the area for their hard work, and it lets them know that it really does matter by giving them a prize. You are pushing them to be the best, and that makes a big improvement for themselves and everyone around them.”
Morgan H., Community Service Award Winner - Conemaugh Valley High School

“We had a student literally come [to school] every day because of this incentive. That is certainly a positive thing.”
Jim Rummel, Principal - Kittanning High School