Evan Pigott of Newington, a 2025 graduate of Newington High School, has been awarded the 2025 Viking Construction scholarship. Pigott will use his scholarship towards earning a degree in Construction Management from Central Connecticut State University. Evan hopes to work as a project manager in the construction industry and eventually start his own construction company.

Pigott has worked as a laborer at Sil/Carr Corp., a demolition and concrete company based in East Windsor, dismantling and loading dump trucks for the company. This experience helped spark his interest in construction as a full-time career.

In addition to several academic awards, Pigott was selected as Offensive Player of the Year in football and a Rising Star in lacrosse. He was also named to the All-Conference football team, competed in track and field, and was a member of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club.

Evan volunteered with the New Britain Board of Education’s Lego community service program by assembling Lego kits for the elementary schools, and for the Newington High School’s “Stuff-a-Cruiser” program to collect Christmas gifts for families in need. He also mentored and coached fifth and sixth grade football players.

Viking created this scholarship in 2012 to support the general community and, as much as possible, those pursuing construction-related careers. To date, the company has committed $56,000 to students. Applicants need to complete an in-depth submission and essay along with an in-person interview to be considered for the award, and they must maintain a 2.7 grade point average minimum to continue to receive the award.