PPEF: Supporting Students

Since 1989, PPEF has awarded over $3.3 million in scholarships to students connected to the promo industry. Meet this year’s recipients in the following pages.

Published Oct. 2, 2023

Rachel Zoch, CAS

Public Affairs Manager

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