NTCA 2024 Scholarships Granted

JACKSON, Miss.– The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced the names of the 2024 winners of the Tom Ade Scholarships.

Established nine years ago through the generosity of NTCA contractor member Tom Ade, the scholarship fund has become a cornerstone of NTCA’s mission to advance the next generation of leaders.

Currently sponsored by Dal-Tile and LATICRETE, the program provides each winner with $5,000 to pursue academic and career ambitions.

This year’s recipients are:

• London Sima, the daughter of NTCA member Mike Sima of Mid-Town Tile in Omaha, Neb. Ms. Sima plans on attending the University of Nebraska at Lincoln to pursue a medical career;
• Isabella “Bella” Welch, a native of Kent City, Mich., and the daughter of former NTCA president Dan Welch. A National Honor Society member, Ms. Welch will study business at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich.; and
• Paityn Bruce, daughter of current NTCA president Sam Bruce and a resident of Visalia, Calif. Ms. Bruce will be attending Nichols State University in Louisiana to play Division One soccer while majoring in business marketing and sales.

Established in 1947, the NTCA is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to the professional installation of ceramic tile and natural stone.