Posted on May 13, 2026
Last month, Manson’s NorCal Piledriver Joe Karinen and his team claimed the top prize at the Piledriving Contractors Association (PDCA) Pacific Coast Chapter’s 15th Annual Scholarship Shoot, held in Birds Landing, CA.
Over 130 contestants from construction firms and small businesses across California spent the morning shooting clay pigeons and targets. After the awards ceremony, participants enjoyed an afternoon of networking over a BBQ lunch, alongside a prize raffle.
The event helps fund the PDCA Pacific Coast Scholarship Award, which provides educational and training support for high school and college students pursuing careers in piledriving throughout the Pacific Coast region. Notably, one student—who was mentored by Manson Norcal Project Sponsor Kelly Blythe—was awarded the scholarship in 2024, and an incoming Manson intern has applied for the scholarship for 2026.
“This is not only a fun event, but organizations in the construction industry come together to contribute funds that directly benefit the future of piledriving,” Kelly says.
