Six students from across the United States selected for top supply chain award

TEMPE, Ariz., April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) has selected the 2025 recipients of the R. Gene Richter Scholarship, an award presented annually to the top supply management students from across the United States. Recipients were determined based upon a submitted essay, cumulative grade point average, demonstrated leadership, extracurricular involvement, and overall achievements as an undergraduate professional, including through internships and case competitions.

The 2025 R. Gene Richter Scholars include Aiden Anderson of the University of South Carolina, Colleen Andrews of Michigan State University, Jai Kozar-Lewis of Michigan State University, Lauren McGuirk of Grand Valley State University, McKenna Schrenk of The Pennsylvania State University, and Nicole Sherman of Western Michigan University. This cohort of scholars joins more than 145 students from 30 different universities across the United States who have earned this honor since its inception in 2004.

“We are very proud to introduce the 2025 class of Richter scholars. We truly believe they will grow to become leaders in supply management,” said Nancy Richter, founder of the R. Gene Richter Scholarship Program. “Our Richter scholars will add a fresh perspective to the field with their proven leadership, creativity, and initiative.”

The award recipients will be honored at an exclusive executive luncheon and at the ISM Awards Gala on June 2 at ISM World 2025, ISM’s annual conference in Orlando from June 1 – 3. Now in its 22nd year, the R. Gene Richter Scholarship provides a monetary award of up to US$15,000 in tuition assistance. Notably, recipients are also given access to an executive mentor and leader in the profession and a former Richter scholar as a junior mentor.

“These students represent the impressive future leaders of the profession,” said ISM CEO Thomas Derry. “We know each will contribute greatly to the success of their respective future organizations as they’ve demonstrated their commitment in their accomplishments thus far.”

The R. Gene Richter Scholarship Program was established and named in memory of R. Gene Richter, who was a galvanizing force in the field of procurement. Richter is admired for elevating the profession to world-class stature. He led the supply organizations at Stanley Black & Decker, Hewlett-Packard, and International Business Machines (IBM). For information on the R. Gene Richter Scholarship Program and the 2025 winners, visit: richterfoundation.org, and ismworld.org/awards.

About Institute for Supply Management®
Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) is the first and leading not-for-profit professional supply management organization worldwide. Its community of more than 50,000 in more than 100 countries around the world manage about US$1 trillion in corporate and government supply chain procurement annually. Founded in 1915 by practitioners, ISM is committed to advance the strategy and practice of integrated, end-to-end supply chain management through leading edge data-driven resources, community, and education to empower individuals, create organizational value and drive competitive advantage. ISM’s vision is to foster a prosperous, sustainable world. ISM empowers and leads the profession through the ISM® Report On Business®, its highly-regarded certification and training programs, corporate services, events and assessments. The ISM® Report On Business®, Manufacturing, Services, and Hospital are three of the most reliable economic indicators available, providing guidance to supply management professionals, economists, analysts, and government and business leaders. For more information, please visit: www.ismworld.org.

About R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation
The R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation is a 501c3 private family foundation devoted to community service. It offers educational opportunities to supply chain and non-traditional undergraduates as well as supporting other community interests. It offers two scholarship programs, the R. Gene Richter Scholarship and the Nancy D. Richter Scholarship. The R. Gene Richter Scholarship identifies the future leaders of supply chain management and fast-track those individuals into the profession through a program of tuition assistance, executive mentoring, junior mentoring and networking. For more information, please visit: www.richterfoundation.org.

Contact: Jessica Boyd, 480.752.6276, ext. 3085
jboyd@instituteforsupplymanagement.org

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NEW YORK, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO):

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DUBAI, UAE, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is taking center stage as a Gold Sponsor of TOKEN2049 Dubai, one of the most influential Web3 industry conferences shaping the global digital assets landscape. This strategic involvement underscores Bybit’s unwavering leadership in the blockchain space and its commitment to delivering real-world utility through cutting-edge crypto solutions.

Hosted at the prestigious Madinat Jumeirah from April 30 to May 1, TOKEN2049 Dubai is expected to attract over 15,000 participants from more than 160 countries — including industry pioneers, innovators, regulators, developers, and institutional investors. Bybit’s involvement goes beyond sponsorship. It reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to advancing industry knowledge, regional growth, and community empowerment. TOKEN2049 offers a unique platform for idea exchange, innovation, and meaningful dialogue — a vision that closely aligns with Bybit’s mission.

“TOKEN2049 is where the brightest minds in crypto come together, and Bybit is proud to contribute our voice to this global conversation,” said Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit. “We are here to share, support, and build. We believe in the power of community. This event is a great platform for Web3 market participants to collaborate, grow, and strengthen the crypto trading industry together.”

A milestone for Bybit Pay: crypto payment utility in action

One of the most exciting highlights of TOKEN2049 is the debut of Bybit Pay’s real-world utility in Dubai at a live event setting. For the first time, attendees can experience how effortless crypto payments can be — they can simply sign up for Bybit Pay, show their pay account at the Barista Bar, and enjoy a free cup of coffee. Additionally, visitors can also scan the QR code at the Bybit booth, post about their experience on X, and claim a free coffee. It’s a delicious way to explore how crypto is going mainstream, one cup at a time.

Bybit Pay was first introduced in Brazil, where it began transforming the payments landscape by bridging fiat and crypto in a seamless, intuitive way. Bybit’s solution is a next-generation payments platform designed to simplify the transaction experience and unlock new efficiencies for both consumers and businesses.

Bybit at TOKEN2049 Week

Beyond the main event, Bybit is curating an entire TOKEN2049 Week (April 28–May 2) experience filled with important industry side events, keynotes, workshops, demos, and private roundtables — all designed to empower the Web3 community and foster global collaboration – accelerating blockchain innovation and crypto adoption – worldwide

Key highlights include:

Flagship Booth Experience (Booth P33) – Attendees can explore Bybit’s latest Web3 innovations in trading, payments, and community engagement. The booth will serve as an interactive hub, showcasing the exchange trading platform’s most powerful innovative features and newest products.

Keynote Address – Bybit Co-founder and CEO Ben Zhou will share his perspective on AI evolution in crypto trading and the path forward for crypto and Web3 adoption worldwide, at TOKEN2049 Dubai.

Curated Side Events – In addition to the main conference, Bybit is curating a full slate of side events during TOKEN2049 Week, designed to foster Web3 dialogue, share insights, and support every corner of the crypto ecosystem. The week will kick off with Crypto Hub x Bybit Crypto Ark Demo Day (April 28), where builders and innovators gather for hands-on product showcases, networking, and community-led discussions hosted at Bybit’s Dubai office.

That same day, DMCC x VARA policy roundtable brings regulators and industry leaders together to explore the balance between innovation and compliance in the UAE’s digital asset space. Later in the evening, Bybit’s VIP + Financial Product Workshop offers a private networking session for top crypto traders and blockchain partners to discuss strategic investment tools and premium offerings.

On April 29, affiliates gather for the Bybit Exclusive Meetup to exchange crypto trading strategies and connect with Web3 product managers, followed by the Wunderbit x Bybit bot trading workshop, which dives into the real mechanics — and risks — of automated trading. The RWA Gulf Summit 2025 the same day features institutional voices from finance and banking exploring tokenized real-world assets, with Bybit’s Jerry Li addressing yield opportunities on centralized exchanges.

Bybit Pay: Life is Paid Bit Bybit (May 1) offers an insider look at upcoming crypto payment tools and merchant features. 

This TOKEN2049 Week culminates with Bybit Institutional Symposium (May 2) – gathering institutional customers and ecosystem partners for a day of macro strategy, deep dives into product roadmaps, and new collaboration opportunities — ending with a gala dinner to celebrate a transformative week for the crypto industry in Dubai.

These important Web3 gatherings are designed to drive dialogue, share insights, accelerate innovation, and deepen connections across the industry. Bybit’s active participation underscores its broader mission to support crypto adoption through education, infrastructure development, and collaborative innovation.

As Dubai strengthens its position as a global hub for digital assets, Bybit is proud to contribute to the conversation — supporting the ideas, people, and technologies shaping the future of finance.

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About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open, and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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