Savannah River Mission Completion Honors Employee Families with 17 College Scholarships

AIKEN, S.C. (March 26, 2026) – Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), the Savannah River Site liquid waste contractor, has awarded 17 college scholarships to high school seniors who are children of SRMC employees.

Cutline: Congratulations to the 17 recipients of Savannah River Mission Completion’s 2026 Family Scholarships Program. Front row from left, Sophia Aura, Emorie Baynam, Blair Wood, Elizabeth Brabham, Tristen Jones, Kelby Hinsen. Second row from left, SRMC Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer Mike Borders, SRMC President and Program Manager Dr. Thomas Burns, Jr., Tamia Wilson, Reagan Odom, Camp Elvis, Kamryn Simmons, Juliana McFarlin, Elliana Smith, Nate Chiles, John Helmick, and Karisa Weeks, SRMC Executive Vice President & Chief Engineer Cliff Connor, SRMC Senior Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer Bret Evans, and SRMC Chief of Staff Emily Saleeby (Not pictured: Recipients Elizabeth Bauer and Clara Meyer).

Each student received a $4,000 scholarship to support their pursuit of higher education. Recipients were selected based on a competitive, merit-based assessment of their academic performance, leadership experience, and a personal essay demonstrating their goals and commitment to learning.

SRMC recognized the students during its annual Family Scholarship Awards Dinner, where 17 recipients were honored for their scholastic and personal achievements, all either pursuing four-year-degree programs or a technical college program.

Savannah River Mission Completion President and Program Manager Dr. Thomas Burns, Jr. said the company is proud to invest in the next generation of scholars and leaders.

“These students represent the drive, curiosity, and determination that define our SRMC family,” Burns said. “Supporting their educational journeys is one of the most meaningful ways we can honor the dedication of our employees and help strengthen the communities we serve.”

He added that the program continues to grow as more students pursue STEM-related fields and technical careers aligned with the mission of the Savannah River Site.

“We’re excited to see where their talents take them,” Burns said. “Their achievements inspire all of us.”

2026 SRMC Family Scholarship Program recipients are:

·        Sophia Aurah

·        Elizabeth Bauer

·        Emorie Baynham

·        Elizabeth Brabham

·        Nathanael “Nate” Chiles

·        Campbell “Camp” Elvis

·        John Helmick

·        Kelby Hinson

·        Tristen Jones

·        Juliana McFarlin

·        Clara Meyer

·        Reagan Odom

·        Kamryn Simmons

·        Elliana Smith

·        Karisa Weeks

·        Tamia Wilson

·        Blair Wood

SRMC comprises parent company BWX Technologies, Inc. with partners Amentum and Fluor. Its team brings the capabilities necessary to accelerate cleanup at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site through safe nuclear operations, optimized and integrated mission execution, and strong corporate governance.

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Dara Glass

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