Vernon C. Steele New Reporter Scholarship - Form B

2026 VERNON C. STEELE NEW REPORTER SCHOLARSHIP

FORM B: Letter of recommendation completed by employer or contracting agency (Form B). YOU ARE ABOUT TO COMPLETE FORM B Applicants must return this completed form with their application materials or have the employer send to OCRA separately. If the employer recommendation form is being sent separately from application, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that it is received by OCRA prior to the deadline.
DEADLINE: DEADLINE EXTENDED: All complete applications must be submitted and received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026.

New Reporter Information
First Name
Last Name
Your relationship to the new reporter
How long have you known the new reporter?
Your Information
Are you a current OCRA member?
Full Name
Company
Address
City State Zip
Phone
Email

Please describe the new reporter’s professional demeanor, attitude, and motivation (you may submit additional documentation, if desired, to ocraonline@gmail.com).
What other information would be helpful for the awards committee’s consideration?
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