LAKE FOREST, CA – September 10, 2024 – The Higher Education Technology Management Association (HETMA) is thrilled to announce the resounding success of its inaugural HETMA Golf Classic. The event, held on September 9, 2024, at the prestigious PGA West Pete Dye Dunes Course, raised a record $75k to support the HETMA Prism Scholarship program.
The HETMA Prism Scholarship provides underrepresented higher education audiovisual professionals with the opportunity to advance their careers through mentorship, training, and certification. The funds raised at the golf classic will directly support this vital program, enabling more individuals to gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the AV industry.
“We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support from our sponsors, participants, and volunteers,” said Joe Way . “The success of this inaugural event is a testament to the commitment of the higher education AV community to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.”
The golf classic featured a day of friendly competition, networking opportunities, and a delicious dinner. Participants enjoyed the beautiful course and had the chance to connect with industry leaders.
The HETMA Golf Classic was made possible thanks to the generous support of all our sponsors. Their contributions were instrumental in making the event a success.
HETMA is already looking forward to the next HETMA Golf Classic and invites all industry professionals to join them in supporting this important cause.
About the Prism Scholarship
As part of our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion, HETMA has partnered with AVIXA to provide scholarships that support the growth of underrepresented communities within the US higher education technology industry. This scholarship is intended as encouragement for women, LGBTQIA+, Black, Latino, Asian, Indigenous, disabled persons and others to become active leaders and role models for technology managers in the higher education space. Recipients will be recognized as someone determined to leave their mark as an AV professional who has demonstrated a commitment to their continued education, displaying a passion for both higher education and the experiences that audiovisual technology creates. This scholarship includes a one-year Elite Membership to AVIXA, inclusive of the entire online catalog of education, access to a virtual CTS prep course, course materials, the coverage of exam fees for the Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) exam, and more!
About HETMA
HETMA is also dedicated to providing educational and networking opportunities to our members so that we can empower and grow our influence as an industry. Our belief is that all resources provided through HETMA should always be FREE to the higher ed community. We are by us and for us.
HETMA is a recognized 501(c)3 advocacy organization focused on the higher education AV industry. The goal of HETMA is to raise awareness of technology issues unique to the higher education community by communicating with manufacturers, vendors, AV industry organizations, and higher education administrators on the needs and challenges that technology managers face. HETMA is also dedicated to providing educational and networking opportunities to our members so that we can empower and grow our influence as an industry through signature programs like our “HETMA Approved” products, manufacturer focus groups, DEI initiatives, and annual conference. Our belief is that all resources provided through HETMA should always be FREE to the higher ed community. We are by the higher ed vertical and for the higher ed vertical. Visit www.hetma.org for more information and member registration.