MILLEN, GA - Hear ye, hear ye! The Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) has celebrated another year of honoring the impressive achievements of young individuals by naming the 2023 Vorhees Vision Scholarship recipients.
Named in honor of the late Terry L. Vorhees, Founder and first Executive Director of the Southeast Produce Council, the Vorhees Vision Scholarship was created to reward the achievements of young people who demonstrate a true entrepreneurial spirit in their lives as they pursue their educational goals.
As explained in a press release, all SEPC Scholarships are awarded to applicants who meet the application criteria of having a parent or grandparent who is a corporate member in good standing with the SEPC, which means they have been on the SEPC membership roster for at least 12 months and have personally attended at least one SEPC event within the last 12 months.
The first place recipients will receive a one-time scholarship of $7,500 to their enrolling college/university, and the second place recipient will receive a $1,500 scholarship. The third place recipient will also take home a $1,000 scholarship.
This year’s recipients include:
- 1st Place – Bryan Biederman, son of Bryan Biederman of Scotlynn Sweet Pac Growers
- 2nd Place – Brian Dunleavy, son of Kevin Dunleavy of Super Marketing Promotions
- 3rd Place – Brittany St George, daughter of Kimberly St George of Dole Food Company
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must be either graduating high school seniors or enrolled as college freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors and must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Other selection factors include letters of recommendation from high school and/or college staff, clergy, community leaders, etc.; SAT or ACT scores; leadership and community service involvement; and the quality of their essay, the release noted.
For more information on the Southeast Produce Council's scholarship programs, events, and more, click here.
Congratulations to these highly deserving entrepreneurs in the making!
