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Be Like Austin

Be Like Austin is a nonprofit honoring the life and legacy of Austin Stanek through acts of kindness, community service, and scholarships for young adults pursuing vocational careers. #BeLikeAustin25

Supporting Young Adults in Productive Careers in the Trades or as a First Responder

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Be Like Austin

Scholarship Application
Now Available

Application Deadline
November 30, 2025

The Be Like Austin Scholarship is designed specifically for young adults pursuing a career in vocational trades - whether you want to be a  carpenter, mechanic, firefighter, beautician or plumber - the sky is the limit!  Career paths are unlimited with a little encouragement and support from your community and Be Like Austin!

Got ya thinking?

 

Want to be considered for the scholarship?  Know someone who would be a match for this scholarship?

 

Be like Austin and Go FOR IT!

You have nothing to lose and so much to gain!

Submit your application today!

Click the link above for the application!

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"Not only did he strive to be the best at whatever he was doing, he wanted his people to be their best"

-Love you, Stan

Upcoming Events

Thank You!

JJ Twigs in Wauconda!

Thank you for sponsoring our event and all the extra work and time spent to ensure everyone had an amazing time our FIRST Annual Be Like Austin Outdoor Sand Volleyball Tournament!  From parking solutions, set up and clean up, amazing food and beverages, a cool place to retreat from the sun and lots and lots of water!

All your effort did not go unnoticed and we can't wait til next year!

If you have not visited JJ Twigs yet - visit them today!  Click box below to check out their menu and entertainment!

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