Powersports Dealership Scholarship Presented by Blackpurl

Blackpurl has introduced the Powersports Dealership Scholarship Presented by Blackpurl. The scholarship program is open to students who are currently enrolled in or have been accepted to an accredited college or university; are an employee or the child of an employee of a powersports dealership; and are living in the U.S., Canada, Australia or New Zealand.

Blackpurl wants to support the powersports industry by helping the next generation of leaders with their education. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2022-2023 academic school year. To apply visit blackpurl.com/powersports-scholarship/ and submit a 600-word essay answering the question, “In eight years, how will technology shape the modern-day powersports dealership? The application process is now open online and will close on July 1, 2022.

“We are excited to offer this scholarship and support the youth of the powersports industry. We believe in the potential of the next generation and want to help them reach their goals. We look forward to reviewing their essays and reading their insights about this amazing industry,” said Seth Nagle, head of growth at Blackpurl.

“The powersports industry is something special. If we can help support the next generation of enthusiasts, dealers and entrepreneurs, that’s what it’s all about. This is our first year offering the scholarship program and certainly won’t be our last,” said Mike Wyrzykowski, CEO of Blackpurl.

To learn more or apply, visit blackpurl.com/powersports-scholarship/.

The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame recently named Marilyn Stemp and Steve Piehl to its board of directors.

Stemp is a pioneering figure in the motorcycle industry, founding IronWorks Magazine with her late husband, Dennis, and becoming the first female editor of a nationally circulated, mainstream motorcycle magazine. She also revived their trade magazine, Iron Trader News; edits the monthly Kiwi Indian News; contributes to several powersports media outlets; and is the founding editor of Sturgis Rider Daily. Stemp is a noted editor and writer of several motorcycle-focused books. Her consistent support for charitable efforts in the industry include the annual Biker Belles Celebration, Las Vegas BikeFest and as campaign chair for the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum’s development plan in 2014. She co-founded the Flying Piston charity events taking place in Daytona and Sturgis each year and is a National Ambassador for All Kids Bike. Stemp was inducted into both the Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Sturgis Museum's Hall of Fame in 2018, and in 2022 she was recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in Powersports by DealerNews.