04/07/2026
It has been truly heartwarming to see the support for the Dan Wade Memorial Scholarship during our inaugural year. We will never forget the encouragement and continued sense of community as we grow this program♥️.
This year’s scholarship recipient took a bold leap - from an 18-year career as an automotive technician to fully pursuing his passion for brewing. Introduced to craft beer in 2014, he dove in headfirst during the pandemic, teaching himself, building his own setup, and constantly refining his craft with help from the local brewing community.
After years of dedication, he made the jump, landed a role at NoDa Brewing, and hasn’t looked back since.
His journey is a true testament to passion, resilience, and betting on yourself.
Please join us in congratulating the 2026 Dan Wade Memorial Scholarship recipient: John Wilson 🍻
Interested in being part of this year’s summer short course at App State? Check out the last photo for details on how to register!
