WTA 2025 Scholarships Recipients Announced

Ella, the daughter of Tonya Juenemann, a Plant Accountant and Dustin Juenemann, an Access Tech Sr at Nex-Tech, recently graduated from Norton Community High School. She will be attending Kansas State University to pursue a degree in Animal Science.

The WTA Foundation awarded one trade scholarship and fourteen academic scholarships in 2025, totaling $30,000. These scholarships support graduating high school seniors from rural communities, reflecting the Foundation’s commitment to empowering youth in rural America. By investing in their education, the Foundation helps foster long-term growth and resilience in the communities served by WTA member companies.

“Nex-Tech is proud to be part of national organizations like WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband that offer advancement opportunities for youth development,” said Jimmy Todd, CEO/General Manager. “Annika’s and Ella’s achievements are commendable, and we’re excited to see what the future holds for them.”

A complete list of scholarship recipients and the WTA member companies supporting the program is available at online.

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Nex-Tech connects thousands of people and businesses through a robust broadband network and cutting-edge technology. Nex-Tech’s powerful fiber-to-the-premise technology delivers the highest quality Internet, with speeds up to 1 Gig, streaming TV, home security, and local and long-distance phone service. Nex-Tech also provides an array of enterprise solutions including cloud services, Hosted PBX, network security, managed IT, physical security and surveillance, advertising solutions, and network operations monitoring to business clients nationwide.   

Nex-Tech focuses on providing the best technology and support with the best people. With stores in more than 20 locations, a full-service Help Desk, and a 24-hour Network Operations Center, Nex-Tech customers are ensured unsurpassed technology and support. Headquartered in Lenora, Kansas, Nex-Tech has been delivering exceptional service for more than 65 years.