The Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship was named in memory of Patrick Kerr, an honor student and skateboard activist. These scholarships are awarded to skateboarders who are achieving great things in their communities, at the skateparks, and in their schools. Every year, one individual is awarded one $5,000 scholarship, and three individuals are awarded $1,000 scholarships each. Jones Soda is proud to be the presenter of one of the $1,000 scholarships. Past recipients of the Jones Soda scholarship have included:

2005: Daniel Marino of Ogden, NY.

He will attend Northeastern University and major in Architecture.  Daniel helped to design and fundraise for the public skatepark in Ogden, New York.  He was recognized by his town for volunteering over 580 hours to the project. 

2004: Lance Dettle of Scotts Valley, CA.
Lance has been involved in all aspects of creating a public skatepark in Scotts Valley. From lobbying to fundraising to site selection, Lance was involved every step of the way for the five years it took to get the skatepark built. It opened in April, 2004. Lance will attend Hawaii Pacific University.

2003: Micah Howe of Waldport, OR.
Micah initiated a lobbying effort to get a public skatepark in Waldport. He held rallies, competitions, concerts and other fundraising efforts. He met with city council members and was a founding board member of the Waldport Skatepark Committee. As a high school senior, Micah ran for (and won) the post of Chair of Waldport Parks and Recreation Committee, presiding over a committee of adults twice his age. He attends George Fox University in Oregon.