The Lutzie 43 Foundation selected 20 college and high school students as recipients of the 2025 $4,300 Prepared for Life (PFL) Scholarship. Following review of more than 60 applications by board members and staff, the winners were announced at the ninth annual Lutzie 43 Golf Invitational this month. Including the newly announced 2025 class of PFL recipients, Lutzie 43 Foundation has distributed $564,000 in scholarships to 135 students.

The Prepared for Life (PFL) Scholarship is an annual award recognizing students who display exceptional character in service and leadership. The recipients are committed to serve as ambassadors for safe driving, actively promoting awareness among their peers and within their communities. Aligned with the Lutzie 43 Foundation’s mission to end distracted, impaired and unsafe driving, the scholarship highlights students’ leadership achievements and potential, particularly their commitment to the 43 Key Seconds safe driving initiative.

Each student receives a $4,300 scholarship in honor of Philip Lutzenkirchen, who wore number 43 during his time on Auburn University’s football team. The recipients are as follows.

Taylor Potts                                    Auburn University

Riley Stringer                                 South Effingham High School

Kaitlyn Dyer                                   Lexington High School

Caroline Morgan                             Munford High School

Kelly Stewart                                  The Lovett School

Brooks Brien                                  Cherokee Bluff High School

Emerson Hagen                              Auburn University

Bridges Pierce                                University of Alabama

Lauren Kocher                                Auburn University

Brian (Bo) Stockard                        Vestavia Hills High School

Elisabeth Davis                              Central High School of Clay County

Rebecca Potts                                Howard University

Coray Carlson                                Georgia Tech

Dawson Bradford                            Pike Liberal Arts High School

Belle Cribb                                     Auburn University

Anna Zimmerman                            Lassiter High School

Allyn Wilson                                   Pike Liberal Arts High School

Ava Cliatt                                       Glascock County High School

Jorden Coley                                  Kenwood Academy

Jon Creel                                       Elberta High School       

To be eligible for the PFL scholarship, students are required to sign the 43 Key Seconds Safe Driving Pledge, complete the Safeguarding Your Legacy Curriculum and submit an application including essay and video elements. Essays and videos describe their experiences with the Lutzie 43 Foundation, how they have been influenced by these experiences and how they have integrated safe driving habits into their daily lives.

“The foundation has recognized 20 outstanding students who’ve shown exceptional leadership in their communities and a strong commitment to promoting safe driving,” said Abby Forristall, Director of Events and Opportunity Management, Lutzie 43 Foundation. “By investing in these students, the foundation is not only fostering a culture of responsible driving within this group of students but also empowering them to advocate for the 43 Key Seconds initiative within their peer groups and families.”