The John P. Trimmer Fellowship Program was created to show appreciation for John Trimmer's lifelong commitment to the merit shop and his efforts to provide educational opportunities to those in the construction industry. John (deceased) was the first executive vice president of ABC 50 years ago and was very active in promoting the merit shop philosophy.
- Are employees or family members of an ABC member company, or an ABC staff member
- Make a contribution of $1,000 or more to the program through Construction Education Foundation
- Receive a plaque denoting your status as a Trimmer Fellow
- Are recognized in ABC publications and at national events
- Are listed in the Registry of Fellows displayed at ABC's national headquarters and at chapter offices
- Are eligible for a tax deduction for this charitable contribution.
- Provide Presidential Scholarships of $1,000 - $2,000 to students enrolled in a two or four-year construction degree program.
- Present an annual John P. Trimmer Award for Excellence in Teaching to a college or university faculty member in the field of construction education who supports the merit shop philosophy.
- Provide ABC chapters with grants to assist them with their initiatives in education and workforce development at the local level.