Columbia Insurance is proud to announce the 2025 recipient of the D. Arlo McNary Living Memorial Scholarship: Auggie Boyt of Rocheport, Missouri.

The McNary Living Memorial Scholarship was established by Columbia Insurance for employees’ children upon the retirement of Arlo McNary (1934-2016), who served as Columbia’s president and chief executive officer from 1983-1999.

The scholarship is a $1,000 merit-based award, evaluated on academic performance, leadership, activities, work experience, career and educational aspirations as well as feedback from their school.

Auggie Boyt is the son of Jason Boyt, a Columbia business analyst in information technology, and Jennifer Boyt. A 2025 graduate of Hickman High School, Auggie will specialize in nuclear technology at State Technical College of Missouri located in Linn.

Congratulations to the Auggie Boyt―Columbia Insurance wishes you success in college and beyond!