How much funding does David Cooksey PestVet of the Year Award provide?

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When is the deadline for David Cooksey PestVet of the Year Award?

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David Cooksey PestVet of the Year Award

The Pest Management Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Veterans

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Must be an honorably discharged (DD214) Veteran of the U.S
Military
Must be employed by an NPMA member company

Overview

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas: Honors U.S. Military Veterans for their support and commitment to military veterans, their families, and fellow pest control professionals

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be an honorably discharged (DD214) Veteran of the U.S. Military
Must be employed by an NPMA member company

Evaluation Criteria:
Nominees will be evaluated on:

Leadership/involvement in community volunteer activities
Contributions to the pest control industry
Contributions to his/her company
Contributions to other veterans
Personal qualities: Integrity, Selfless Service, Compassion, Dedication

Award Details:

Recipient honored during special ceremony at the 2026 Legislative Day conference
Award established to honor David Cooksey, who was a passionate advocate for veterans and helped them transition into civilian careers

Sponsor: NPMA

Past Recipients:

2025: Jacob Kulzer
2024: Jeff Keller
2023: Xavier Cugnon
2022: Phillip Moore
2021: Dr. Stan Cope
2020: Marie Horner
2019: David Ramsey
2018: Sterling Barbour
2017: Galvin Murphy Jr
2016: Marty Overline

Contact Information:

National Pest Management Association
10460 North Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: +1.800.678.6722 or +1.703.352.6762
Email: npma@pestworld.org

What The Pest Management Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 2
Total given: $35K
Median grant: $18K
Range: $6,667–$29K

By dollars: Kentucky 81%, North Carolina 19%. Top recipient cities: Lexington, KY; Raleigh, NC.

Example grants

University of Kentucky Research Foundation · Lexington, KY

Cockroach research grant

$29K
North Carolina State University · Raleigh, NC

Pest mgmt research grant

$6,667