On September 16, we hosted our third annual Swinging for Scholarships golf tournament, a charity event that continues to grow every year. This year, we raised nearly $130,000 in sponsorships alone, our biggest numbers yet!
Here at Border Foods, we’re humbled by the ongoing participation and generosity of our incredible sponsors and vendor partners.
Every single dollar raised is put toward funding our Carol Williams Scholarship by Border Foods program, which supports team members’ educational aspirations.
“What makes me the most excited about this day is being able to give out even more scholarships than we ever have before,” says President and CEO Aaron Engler.
We’re giving away $130,000 in 2026!
According to Mollie Sommer, Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist, because of the success of the event, we’re able to give away three times MORE in scholarship funds than we were before its launch. That means more hope and opportunity for ambitious people in our restaurants!
Event Highlights
Upon arrival at Bunker Hills Golf Club, excitement was running high. In just a few years, Swinging for Scholarships has become a support staff favorite; it’s an all-hands-on-deck sort of affair where many of our very own volunteer to help pull it off.
This is the best day of the year.
Max Corrigan, VP of Analytics & Marketing
“Every year, we get a little smarter, a little brighter about how to make this impactful,” shares Chief People Officer Sharla Hennek.
Each hole on the golf course is paired with an experience or fun activity. With 125 golfers trying to beat the day’s heat, we nearly ran out of Baja Blast and Orange Dream Freezes!
The tournament wrapped up with a three-way tiebreaker for first, but our friends at A+ Outdoors stole the show. Congrats!
The Impact
For us, this isn’t just about swinging a club and hanging with friends, it’s about making a real, tangible impact in our people’s lives. It’s the live más way of making lives better for those who work so hard for us.
This event holds extra special meaning to Max Corrigan, our VP of Analytics & Marketing and son-in-law to the late Carol Williams, the beloved namesake of our scholarship program. Max has been instrumental in getting Swinging for Scholarships off the ground and onto the greens!
Get in on the Action
If you’d like a piece of the pie, take note that the application period for our Carol Williams Scholarship opens in January. We’re aiming to hand out up to 12 scholarships in 2026!
Good Vibes, Great Shots
