For more than 20 years, the MRAA Educational Foundation has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars into delivering programs and scholarships and has awarded more than 100 recipients with access to comprehensive dealership training and education.
The Kevin Lodder Scholarship was established in 2004 in memory of Kevin Lodder to honor his passion for the industry and commitment to achieving greater success through first-class education.
The Service Department Excellence Scholarship package was established in 2025 to help drive higher levels of performance for the dealership awarded with this opportunity.
The Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year Scholarship, will award tuition reimbursement a woman in leadership or aspiring to a leadership position.
The Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship, established in 2013, honors Duane Spader’s dedication to the marine industry and his philosophy of lifelong learning.
Annual event built to fuel dealership success, with expert-led educational pathways and targeted courses, all designed to drive growth and connect marine professionals through powerful networking opportunities.
