The Monty C. Lish & Stanley O. McNaughton Scholarship

This scholarship for safety and health careers was created with the intention of fostering a sense of enthusiasm among students, encouraging them to consider the rewarding possibilities that lie within the realm of safety and health professions.

Applications are closed for the 2026-27 academic year.

Congratulations to our 2026-27 scholarship recipients!

We take great pride in unveiling the distinguished individuals selected as the recipients of the Monty C. Lish and Stanley O. McNaughton Scholarship for Safety and Health Careers for the coming academic year.

Jesse Munguia

Central Washington University

As an Occupational Safety and Health major, Jesse will be focusing on modern risk management and workplace safety frameworks through the construction workforce. This scholarship supports his dedication to ensuring safety is a priority along with mitigating workplace hazards daily.

Justin Hudek

Columbia Southern University

Justin is currently studying to become a Certified Safety Practitioner (CSP), while working as Safety Supervisor for Cowlitz County Public Works. In May 2026 he earned a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University, and he is also certified through Board of Certified Safety Professionals as a Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), is a member of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and the Southwest Washington Type 3 Incident Management Team. His most rewarding volunteer positions are with the Salvation Army and Meals on Wheels.

Kathleen Payne

Edmonds College

Kathleen is a mom of three and a student at Edmonds College, transitioning from many years in healthcare as a Caregiver/CNA into Occupational Safety and Health. She is passionate about protecting workers and creating safer workplaces, and is excited to see what this new chapter has in store.

Kyla Haggith

University of Washington

Kyla Haggith is a PhD student in the School of Nursing at the University of Washington with a focus on Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing. She also works as a Registered Nurse on the Exposures Team at Harborview Medical Center's Employee Health Department, where she bridges research and clinical care. Her area of interest is studying fatigue among nurses and hopes to implement future research to make workplaces safer for nurses and patients. A passionate learner, Kyla hopes to continue studying the intersection of occupational and environmental health and how to build resilient, safe workplaces.

Tyler Kleinsasser

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Tyler's interest in safety developed early through family influence, with several family members in related industries. As an ambitious student, Tyler maintains a 4.0 GPA. Beyond academics, he actively participates in community initiatives, volunteer projects, and professional development events. After graduation, Tyler strives to pursue a challenging and rewarding safety-related career and eventually start his own company.

“Safety is a profession. We’re safety professionals, not safety cops. Policies and procedures and handbooks are always going to be there. The most important thing is if you want to have a strong safety culture in your workplace, you need to build those relationships at work so they understand what safety is about. My goal is to make sure everyone goes home safe to their families at night.”
Scholarship recipient Viri Magana

Previous scholarship recipients

2025 - Maria Victoria Peña
2025 - Jessica Young
2025 - Aylar Elias
2024 - Tyler Kleinsasser
2023 - Surafel Muche​
2021 - Viri Magana
2021 - Tristan Campbell​
2021 - Joseph Van
2020 - Chloe Billingslea
2019 - Dakota Ross and Danielle Ross
2018 - Nicole Anders and Natalie Smith
2017 - William Collins and Jessica Dyck
2016 - Natalie Smith and Jessica Dyck
2015 - Jacob Welch and Jordan Marti
2014 - Mackenzie Matthews and Michelle Rudd
2012 - Amber Baumgarten
2011 - Mary Fantazia and Morgan Hofman
2010 - Meghan McKnight
2009 - Jesse Stafford
2007 - Susan Eylander and Alyson Scott
2006 - Benjamin Eigner and Aranjeet Singh
2005 - Sarah Fantazia
2004 - Aranjeet Singh
2003 - Sarah Fantazia
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