OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL — The Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA), the nonprofit membership community connecting and representing the worldwide IT channel, and The ChannelPro Network have announced that Paige Erickson from Sartell High School in Sartell, MN, is the 2025 GTIA ChannelPro Cecilia Galvin Scholarship Winner.
The scholarship honors the memory of Cecilia Galvin, former ChannelPro Network executive editor and a passionate advocate for women in technology who passed away in 2017. It is presented annually to a deserving young woman aspiring to be a technology professional.
“Cecilia Galvin was a long-time champion for women in the technology industry and a true inspiration to countless members of the IT industry,” said MJ Shoer, chief community officer at GTIA. “We are pleased to announce Paige as the scholarship winner for 2025 to represent the next generation of technology professionals and to continue the legacy of Cecilia Galvin.”
The $5,000 USD scholarship is awarded to a senior high school student with a 2.0 or higher GPA, who is a leader in their school and community and has demonstrated an early interest in technology. The scholarship can be applied to a two- or four-year college program, trade school or professional certification and training program in the technology space within the United States.
“Cecilia Galvin was instrumental in building the foundation and setting high standards for ChannelPro’s magazine, website, and our events,” said Michael Siggins, founder and publisher of The ChannelPro Network. “We are grateful for this ongoing collaboration with GTIA to continue to honor the memory of our dear colleague and her passion for advancing women in STEM careers.”
GTIA announced Paige Erickson as the winner of the 2025 Cecilia Galvin Scholarship.
Erickson is a two-time Dean’s List Award Winner at her school and is attending North Dakota State University to study mechanical engineering. Her list of accomplishments and awards include 10 years studying robotics, serving as team captain and build lead for FIRST Robotics Competition Team 645, member of the MN Advocacy Board, which helps shape the future of competitive robotics in the region, running enrichment events to inspire younger students to explore robotics, and an instructor for COR Robotics camps, where she teaches STEM concepts to students in grades three to eight.
Previous recipients of the CompTIA ChannelPro Cecilia Galvin Scholarship are Sarah Johnson in 2018, Destiny Adams in 2019, Isabella Ledet in 2020, Maryann Nwude in 2022, Sirihaasa Nallamothu in 2023 and Kavya Venkatesan in 2024.
About the Global Technology Industry Association
The Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) is the only vendor-neutral, 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership community connecting and representing the worldwide IT channel. We set our members up for success by providing benefits that include trusted resources and networking opportunities. In addition, the association sets industry standards that enable companies to build sustainable, secure and profitable businesses in an ever-changing technology landscape. Internationally, GTIA represents tens of thousands of professionals from more than 2,000 MSPs, solution providers, vendors, distributors and other companies serving the IT channel. GTIA was formerly known as the CompTIA Community (the membership arm of CompTIA). For more information, visit gtia.org.
About The ChannelPro Network
The ChannelPro Network is a media company providing targeted business and technology information for IT channel partners who serve small and midsize businesses. Its properties include ChannelPro-SMB magazine, ChannelProNetwork.com, events, research, and online communities. With a focus on real-world insights, expert guidance, and peer-driven content, ChannelPro empowers IT service providers to drive growth, profitability, and innovation in the SMB channel. Learn more at channelpronetwork.com.
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