Sikorsky Sponsors Second Annual Educational Scholarship Through the MedEvac Foundation
![Partnering with the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS), Sikorsky presented a $5,000 donation to the MedEvac International Foundation for the second annual Dr. Suzanne Wedel Scholarship award. [Photo credit: Maura Hughes/Boston MedFlight]](https://img.aviationpros.com/files/base/cygnus/cavc/image/2017/10/Boston_MedFlight_custom_700x700.59e51ce123365.png?auto=format,compress&fit=max&q=45&w=250&width=250 "Partnering with the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS), Sikorsky presented a $5,000 donation to the MedEvac International Foundation for the second annual Dr. Suzanne Wedel Scholarship award. [Photo credit: Maura Hughes/Boston MedFlight]")
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, Oct. 16, 2017 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE: LMT) is sponsoring its second annual Dr. Suzanne Wedel Scholarship award to the MedEvac Foundation. The $5,000 scholarship was presented at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Fort Worth, Texas.
“We are honored to once again recognize Dr. Wedel’s legacy,” said Sikorsky Sales Executive for North America & Canada Jeanette Eaton. “Her expertise and dedication in the air medical community was truly heroic, and our goal is to continue advancing the education of young men and women to support this field for generations to come. Sikorsky is delighted to offer this scholarship to a student looking to progress through professional education and research in the same field of an inspiring and devoted leader.”
The annual Air Medical Transport Conference offers the unique opportunity for industry professionals in the air medical field to gather and discuss latest advancements, share best practices, and highlight products and services.
Dr. Wedel was a pioneer in the industry, accredited with expanding the scope of air medical transportation as the Chief Executive Office for Boston MedFlight for nearly three decades and founder of the North East Air Alliance, which fosters coordinated efforts among the region’s air ambulance organizations.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 97,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
