NEWH, Inc. to Honor Scholarship Recipients at HD Expo + Conference
Three Outstanding Students to Be Recognized During the Women in Design Awards Breakfast
Shawano, WI — NEWH, Inc. (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), the premier organization dedicated to scholarships, education, mentorship, and networking in the hospitality industry, is proud to announce the winners of three scholarships to be awarded during this year's HD Expo + Conference, from May 6-8, 2025 in Las Vegas.
The recipients include: Ladan Khalvati, who will be honored with the NEWH BERMANFALK Hospitality Design Scholarship—sponsored by BERMANFALK; Alexis Mansfield, who will receive the NEWH Harvey Nudelman Scholarship—sponsored by Fabricut Contract, FR One; and Sibgha Malik, who will be awarded the Diversity in Hospitality Scholarship—a partnership between Hospitality Diversity Action Council (HDAC) and NEWH, underwritten by Emerald. The students will receive their recognitions at the Women in Design Awards Breakfast on May 6, 2025, from 8:30 am to 10:00 am.
Each student was recognized for their dedication to the hospitality industry, embodying NEWH, Inc.’s mission to connect and uplift the community through meaningful professional connections and industry recognition as follows:
Ladan Khalvati (Texas Tech)

Alexis Mansfield (University of Cincinnati)

Sibgha Malik (Kendall College at National Louis University)

To learn more about NEWH, its events, and educational offerings, please visit www.newh.org.
About NEWH
NEWH, Inc. is a dynamic association dedicated to awarding scholarships to those wanting to enter the hospitality industry. Through educational programs, mentorship opportunities, and networking events, NEWH strives to foster leadership development and facilitate meaningful connections among industry professionals.