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June 5, 2025
Women in AV/IT has named Alexandra Garip, of AVI-SPL, as the first-ever recipient of the Mary Cook Empowerment Award: Designing the Future.
It is a scholarship created to honor the legacy of AV trailblazer Mary Cook, according to a press release.
«Alexandra exemplifies the talent, enthusiasm, and promise that Mary Cook fiercely supported throughout her career,» Brandy Alvarado-Miranda, Founder of WAVIT, said in the release. «We’re thrilled to recognize her as the first-ever recipient and to support her journey as she grows into a future leader in our industry.»
Backed by founding sponsor NV5 and in collaboration with Avixa, this scholarship offers a full InfoComm 2025 experience, celebrating Garip’s passion for AV system design, commitment to inclusion, and promise as a future leader in the ProAV industry.
«I’m incredibly honored to be selected as the recipient of the Mary Cook Empowerment Award,» Garip said in the release. «This scholarship is not only a stepping stone in my professional journey — it’s a tribute to the women who paved the way. I’m excited to continue learning, connecting, and contributing to this vibrant industry.»
The award will be recognized at InfoComm 2025.
«Avixa is honored to support the Mary Cook Empowerment Scholarship and delighted to welcome Alexandra to InfoComm this year. She will get to experience thousands of pro AV professionals coming together for an exhilarating week of business and career growth and participate in the Avixa Women’s Council Breakfast where she will meet a like-minded community dedicated to championing women in the AV Industry. It is so valuable to invest in your professional growth; learning and networking goes such a long way over the course of your career,» Sarah Joyce, chief global officer, Avixa, said in the release.
«I’m incredibly honored to be selected as the recipient of the Mary Cook Empowerment Award,» Garip said in the release. «This scholarship is not only a stepping stone in my professional journey — it’s a tribute to the women who paved the way. I’m excited to continue learning, connecting, and contributing to this vibrant industry.»