Tower Family Foundation

09/18/2026

NATE Director of Safety & Education Brian Bicknese, and Wisconsin WIN State Liaison Ross Royer of TowerMRL, LLC. represented NATE at the Minnesota State Wireless Association (MNSWA) Golf Tournament today in C**n Rapids, Minnesota.

The MNSWA Golf Tournament raised funds to support the Tower Family Foundation, and Brian was on hand to accept the generous donation on the Foundation’s behalf.

A huge thank you to the Minnesota State Wireless Association for their support of the Tower Family Foundation and for helping make a difference for families in the communications infrastructure industry!


MNSWA - Minnesota State Wireless Association

09/16/2026

The Tower Family Foundation is well represented at the Wireless West Conference in Las Vegas this week!

Stop by the Tower Family Foundation booth to connect with Stephen Angulo of JOY, Inc., Sheri O’Dell-Deuer of Deuer Development, and NATE President & CEO Todd Schlekeway.

Whether you have questions about the Tower Family Foundation or simply want to stop by and say hello, they’d love to see you! 👋

JOY Companies Inc.

08/26/2026

Thank you to SBA Communications Corporation for their generous donation to the Tower Family Foundation! Your support makes a meaningful difference to families in the communications infrastructure industry and strengthens the community we serve.

SBA Communications

08/10/2026

Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas Wireless Association named Premier Sponsor of the 2027 Tower Family Foundation Golf Tournament
https://nationalassociationoftowererectors.createsend.com/campaigns/reports/viewCampaign.aspx?d=t&c=8499CD584761342F&ID=03A6193F3F1DE8CE2540EF23F30FEDED&temp=False&tx=0&source=CampaignOverview

07/30/2026

Press Release: Tower Family Foundation Appoints Ryan Hutchcroft to the Endowment Committee http://createsend.com/t/t-9405B6E0EF042C4B2540EF23F30FEDED

07/17/2026

AGL Info Tech: Tower Family Foundation: Helping in Good Times as well as Challenging Ones https://www.aglinfotech.com/opinion/tower-family-foundation-helping-in-good-times-as-well-as-challenging-ones/article_f6574a00-8d5c-4985-8394-2ba3192f01da.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share

As the Tower Family Foundation, born in September of 2014, approaches its 12th anniversary, its core mission remains the same: to provide financial aid for family members of severely injured,

07/09/2026

Read the latest Press Release from the Tower Family Foundation:
https://nationalassociationoftowererectors.createsend.com/campaigns/reports/viewCampaign.aspx?d=t&c=8499CD584761342F&ID=D72146D8052082F42540EF23F30FEDED&temp=False&tx=0&source=Report

06/21/2026

This was such a great day for NATE!

05/28/2026

🎓 Deadline Approaching - Tower Family Foundation 2026 Scholarship Application Open Through May 31🎓

Applications are now open for Tower Family Foundation Scholarships supporting the Fall 2026 semester. These scholarships are designed to support students across the tower industry community—both by recognizing academic achievement and by providing assistance during times of significant hardship.

Who should apply:
✔️ Employees of NATE member companies and their eligible dependents (merit based)
✔️ Individuals seriously injured or permanently disabled in the tower industry
✔️ Legal dependents of workers who have lost their lives or become permanently disabled as a result of work related incidents

Scholarship details:
💰 Up to $5,000 per year for full time students (12+ credit hours)
💰 Up to $2,500 per year for part time students (6+ credit hours)
📅 Applications due May 31, 2026
📌 Don’t wait until the last minute—take the time to put your story forward.
📌 Please share this post to help the opportunity reach students who could truly benefit.

Learn more and apply here: https://towerfamilyfoundation.org/.../scholarship.../

05/21/2026

🎓 Now Open: Tower Family Foundation Scholarship Applications 🎓

Applications are now open for Tower Family Foundation Scholarships supporting the Fall 2026 semester. These scholarships are designed to support students across the tower industry community—both by recognizing academic achievement and by providing assistance during times of significant hardship.

Who should apply:
✔️ Employees of NATE member companies and their eligible dependents (merit based)
✔️ Individuals seriously injured or permanently disabled in the tower industry
✔️ Legal dependents of workers who have lost their lives or become permanently disabled as a result of work related incidents

Scholarship details:
💰 Up to $5,000 per year for full time students (12+ credit hours)
💰 Up to $2,500 per year for part time students (6+ credit hours)
📅 Applications due May 31, 2026
📌 Don’t wait until the last minute—take the time to put your story forward.
📌 Please share this post to help the opportunity reach students who could truly benefit.

Learn more and apply here: https://towerfamilyfoundation.org/.../scholarship.../