Siloam Springs, AR (June 08, 2022) - Today, Simmons Foods announces the 2022 award recipients for the M.H. “Bill” Simmons Memorial Scholarship program. This year’s class includes 67 high school graduates who will share nearly $120,000 in scholarship awards.
The M.H. “Bill” Simmons Memorial Scholarship was established by Mark Simmons in 1979 in the name of his late father and founder of the Simmons organization. The program was created to assist in the educational endeavors of the children of Simmons team members and growers, specifically graduating seniors who are pursuing a vocational, technical or college degree program. Nearly 1,200 students have received grants since the program began, bringing total support to over $1.4 million.
According to Mark Simmons, Board Chairman, “The M.H. “Bill” Simmons Memorial Scholarship is an example of the value we place on education and our family of Simmons team members. Each year, we are encouraged to see a new group of optimistic and hard-working students take that next step to continue their education. We are proud to lend this support to the next generation of individuals, leaders and innovators who will ensure a bright future for food production and agriculture.
In addition to the M.H. “Bill” Simmons Memorial Scholarship, Simmons Foods has a broad array of educational initiatives to provide a successful career path. Opportunities include paid internships, tuition reimbursement, on-the-job training, the Career Leadership Program and the People-First Leadership Experience.
Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients!
About Simmons Foods Inc. and Affiliates
Simmons Foods and its Affiliates are leading suppliers of poultry, pet and animal nutrition products based in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Simmons works with farmers, communities, and employees to apply 70+ years of experience to serving customers. Simmons Prepared Foods ranks in the top 15 poultry producers in the United States, Simmons Pet Food is the largest supplier of store brand wet pet food in North America, and Simmons Feed Ingredients boasts an innovative line of proprietary animal nutrition products. With 9,000 team members, Simmons Foods and its Affiliates serve customers in all 50 states and more than 40 countries around the world. To learn more, visit www.simmonsfoods.com.
