Star of Tomorrow
The Star of Tomorrow scholarship was established in 1998 by the Salt Lake City Women's Bowling Association to recognize one female youth bowler annually with a $1,500 scholarship. The scholarship recognized those who excelled both on and off the lanes - as the criteria was balanced around bowling performance, service and scholastic achievements. Today, the GSLBA continues this wonderful tradition by awarding one male and one female the Star of Tomorrow Scholarship annually. The youth bowlers are the future of our sport and we are honored to give those youth bowlers the chance to further their education and bowling goals through this scholarship.
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2025 Star of Tomorrow Application
DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2025 |
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2023 Recipients
Mackenzie Oligario
Mackenzie, a Freshman at Utah State University, is the 2023 Star of Tomorrow female recipient! She is currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Music. Before attending Utah State University, Mackenzie attended Taylorsville High School, where she graduated with a 3.7 GPA. She has been bowling for ten years and has a high average of 154, high game of 203 and a high series of 519.
During her time at Taylorsville High School, Mackenzie participated in competitive choir groups, such as Encore Graces & Concert Choir. She had the opportunity to perform at the Tabernacle Assembly Hall & Abravenal Hall during this time. Choir has been a way for Mackenzie to heal from past personal challenges by regaining her sense of self and having a safe space that nurtures positive energy. Mackenzie was also a member of PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Support) where she helped with a service project for homeless individuals. She was Student of the Month awardee and participated in Girl Scouts. Mackenzie was the 2022 Cindy Miller Scholarship recipient, she placed 2nd in Pepsi Tournament (2023), All Events Scratch at Utah State Tournament (2014), 1st Place Handicap Utah State Tournament (2014) & 3rd Place GLSBA Junior Adult Tournament (2017). She exhibits great sportsmanship and is always interested in growing and learning new things - she is very coachable. Mackenzie joined her first adult trio league this past summer and is bowling a 5-person mixed league with her family this fall. Bowling continues to be a positive outlet that she enjoys and something she can share with her family & friends. Congratulations Mackenzie from GSLBA! Best of luck in your future – we know you’ll accomplish great things! |
Joshua Collings
Joshua Collings is the GSLBA 2023 Star of Tomorrow male recipient! He graduated from Bingham High School with a perfect 4.0 GPA and is currently serving an LDS mission.
While at Bingham High School Josh was heavily involved in theater. He served as the Theater Tech Manager and was a member of the Bingham HS Theatre Council. Josh credits his love of computers and designing as the catalyst for him getting involved in stage technical support. Josh started on the mic crew and quickly progressed to become head of sound. He developed a deep understanding of sound and lighting, which allowed him to design for multiple shows and was even hired to do work over this past summer. Other honors Josh has received are Student of the Month, Bingham Theater Tech of the Year (2021-2022) and Bingham High School Honor Roll (Freshman-Senior). Josh began bowling at the age of eight and has dedicated much time and effort into improving his game physically and mentally. He used his first Junior Gold experience as a life lesson about how to reflect on failures and use them as an avenue for growth and improvement. Josh was a member of the 2020-21 GSLBA Youth All City Team, competed in Junior Gold in 2021 & 2022, in addition to many local and state tournaments – he even finished 1st Scratch All Events at the GSLBA 2023 Youth City Tournament. Josh averages 207, has a high game of 300 and high series of 759. He also has served as president (‘22/‘23) & secretary (‘21/’22) of Salt Lake Youth Travel League. Upon returning from his mission, Josh plans to attend Brigham Young University to study Computer Science: Software Engineering/Commercial Music. He hopes to expand his knowledge of sound, lighting, and theater by assisting with the BYU programs and performances. He ultimately hopes to run and operate sound production for Hale Centre Theatre. The GSLBA extends sincere congratulations to Josh and wishes him the best of luck in his future endeavors! |
Star of Tomorrow Recipients
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2024 - No receipients
2023 - Mackenzie Oligario & Joshua Collings 2022 - Cayla Rodriguez 2021 - Lizzy Rees & Dominic Azevedo 2020 - No recipients 2019 - Vanessa Robles & William Rees 2018 - Christopher Redmond & Tristin Evans 2017 - Duncan Kesler 2016 - Janine Turpie & Trevor Redmond 2015 - James Isaac Azevedo III 2014 - Kazia Caraker & Nick Tanner 2013 - Ashley Mackay & Cody Adair 2012 - Mikayla Miller & Matthew Hansen |
2011 - Andi Guevara & Devin McPolin
2010 - Maranda Reynolds & Randy Lane 2009 - Kyle Morrison 2008 - Michelle Fest & Trey Gunnell 2007 - Tyler Barker 2005 - Morgan Fest 2004 - Lindy (Burdett) Luttmer 2003 - Kristy (Pearson) Coles 2002 - April (Magee) Sanchez 2001 - Jaclyn (Allen) Tapia 2000 - Britney (Mortensen) Harding 1999 - Lisa (Lund) Rank 1998 - Crystal (Crowther) DeGreef |
