Tom Phillips Entrepreneurial Scholarship Tom Phillips, longtime newspaper publisher and local businessman has exemplified community involvement the entrepreneurial spirit. He has been a champion of small business and has taken steps throughout his career to promote and grow area enterprises. He has been a mentor, advisor and cheerleader to many, contributing not only his talents and expertise but his resources as well. This scholarship honors the man and pays forward the seeds that he has sown throughout his career that have grown and flourished. This scholarship is awarded to a Nokomis High School Senior and a Pana High School Senior that has exhibited strong entrepreneurial traits, has intentions or has already started their own business or is entering a field of studies that may lead to them starting a business. Nokomis and Pana students must submit an application and be willing to participate in an interview process by May 1st, 2015. These $1,000 scholarships can be applied to the student’s business, business start up or education. Applications may be sent to: Tom Phillips Scholarship c/o Aumann Auctions 20114 Illinois Route 16 Nokomis, IL 62075 Tom Phillips Entrepreneurial Scholarship APPLICATION Name:_______________________________________________________ Phone:_________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________ Please answer all questions and complete all statements in an essay format and submit to the address below by May 1st, 2015. Finalists may be asked to participate in an in person interview. 1. What does being an entrepreneur mean to you? 2. My plans for the future are… 3. My goals are… 4. The business I would like to start and grow is… 5. I would use the proceeds of the Tom Phillips Entrepreneurial Scholarship for… Applications may be sent to: Tom Phillips Scholarship c/o Aumann Auctions 20114 Illinois Route 16 Nokomis, IL 62075