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Saratoga Builders Association Awards Two Student Scholarships!

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: SBA Executive Director Barry Potoker, 2026 SBA Scholarship recipient  Porter Sasko (& family), 2026 “Bob Best” Memorial Scholarship recipient Lucas Jakubiak  (& family) and SBA President Matt Whitbeck of Whitbeck Construction.

June 11, 2026; The Saratoga Builders Association, Inc. is proud to announce the  recipients of the two student $1000 cash award scholarships. One is the annual SBA  Scholarship and the second is the annual “Bob Best” Memorial Scholarship. 

Congratulations to Porter Sasko of Gansevoort. Porter will be graduating from Saratoga Springs High School this June and plans on attending the University of Buffalo to pursue a degree in Architecture. 

Congratulations to Lucas Jakubiak of Ballston Spa. Lucas is currently attending New York City College of Technology pursuing a degree in Construction Engineering. 

The Saratoga Builders Association makes these two student scholarship awards available annually to high school seniors or college students who are planning to pursue a career in the construction industry.  

About Saratoga Builders 

The Saratoga Builders Association, Inc. is a specialized professional trade association representing an industry basic to the well-being and economy of the people of  Saratoga County. Its membership includes residential and commercial builders,  developers, remodelers, building material suppliers, sub-contractors, financial institutions, architects, engineers, realtors, attorneys, and other industry professionals.  SBA is committed to the continued growth, prosperity, and quality of life in Saratoga County. Their premiere, annual event is the Saratoga Showcase of Homes in the fall each year, which benefits local charities. For more information, please visit us at www.saratogabuilders.org.


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