WIBN Charlotte Announces Scholarship Recipients

Charlotte, NC – WIBN Charlotte announced two recipients of its’ inaugural scholarship.  Each scholarship will pay $1000 to each student-athlete.  Criteria for selection included:  academic performance, community involvement, extracurricular activities, leadership and character, and wrestling credentials.  Each recipient represents the very best from among the wrestling community and were selected from among a number of highly qualified and impressive candidates.  WIBN Charlotte is very appreciative for sponsors who contributed to the scholarship.  Sponsors included:  NY Life, D9 Brewing, Elite Transit, ADP, Atlantic Packaging, CORE Wrestling, and Sportsmed Properties, Mohawk Group, Phoenix Legal Innovations, and USAW-NC.  Recipients were:

Levi Andrews (Avery County HS).  Levi is an exceptional student-athlete and graduated in the top 10% of his class and was a member of the Beta Club.  He was a 4-time state champion, 2-time National Wrestling Coaches Association All-American, and captained his high school team for three years.  In addition to his impressive wrestling resume, Levi was also a member of the golf and football teams, having earned All-Conference honors in each.  Outside of school, Levi also served as a youth mentor at his local church and coached youth sports in his community.  Levi will attend Appalachian State University in the Fall.

Dawson Cody (Fred T. Foard HS).  Dawson is an equally impressive student-athlete who graduated in the top 8% of his class and was the recipient of the National Wrestling Coaches Association Leadership and Character Award (sponsored by the United States Marine Corps) and the NC Farm Bureau Sportsmanship Award.  He was a member of the Fred T. Foard HS wrestling team and helped his team win both the state dual and individual championships.  He also earned a 4th place finish in the state individual championships in 2022.  Dawson has also served as a peer mentor in his school and assisted those with academic and emotional challenges.  In addition, Dawson has been heavily involved in the local 4-H program (Treasurer) and has been very active in preservation efforts of a rare breed of pig.  Dawson has also been very active in his local church and been involved as a mentor in the Kids Ministry, Vacation Bible School counselor, and assisted in the “Feed the Flock Gala” fundraiser.  Dawson will attend a local Community College and has plans to attend a 4-year institution after receiving his associate degree.

Both Levi and Dawson are perfect examples from within the wrestling community and WIBN Charlotte is proud to recognize them for their significant contributions both on and off the mat.