PlastiCert – Investing in Our Future Leaders
Lewiston, MN May 22, 2025 – PlastiCert, a veteran of innovative and quality composite injection molding celebrating almost 45 years of molding success, was present at Lewiston-Altura Senior Awards night to award two scholarships. .
On Tuesday May 20, Craig Porter, President and Owner of PlastiCert presented two scholarship awards to deserving Lewiston-Altura graduating Seniors.
The first of which is named in honor of our company’s founder Howard Ysteboe. Howard was quite a talented engineer and so we offer $2,000 to a senior going into engineering (primary) or one of technical sciences (secondary). We also offer a $1,000 scholarship that represents all our coworkers but named in honor of two coworkers that succumbed to cancer. This scholarship is offered to a senior going into the medical or social services field, both areas that were critical during cancer treatment.
The Founder’s Engineering/Sciences $2,000 Scholarship was awarded to Natalie Buege. She Is a math academic, but active in three sports, band, choir, student council, and a member of the National Honor Society. She volunteers around the community when there is time. She will be attending Winona State University to work toward a double major in Mathematics and Statistics.
Our J&N Memorial $1,000 Scholarship was awarded to Rylee Kennedy. She has chosen kinesiology as her major. A National Honor Society member, she is a two sport athlete but focuses on Volleyball. She has been a team captain for two years and is a leader on and off the court volunteering in school and around the community. She also plans to minor in coaching with hopes of staying involved in her favorite sport. She will be attending University of Northwestern – St. Paul and joining their perennially DIII nationally ranked volleyball team.
PlastiCert is honored to provide these two young individuals with financial assistance toward fulfilling their career dreams wherever they may lead them.
About PlastiCert
PlastiCert, founded in 1891, is a privately held corporation with headquarters and manufacturing in Lewiston Minnesota. A four time PT Top Shop Award Winner, we were initially a custom molder targeted at the electronics industry. Today PlastiCert is a one-stop shop for OEMs desiring small and medium volumes for telecom, sporting goods, industrial, computer, avionics, medical markets and more. PlastiCert provides both mold development/build and custom composite injection molding, including insert molding and overmolding. Also available are a complement of value-add capabilities including decorating and electro-mechanical assembly. For more information on PlastiCert and the opportunity we present users of custom molded plastic components, visit www.plasticert.com or call 507-523-2300.