MILLEN, GA - Our industry’s incredible trade associations provide many opportunities to those in the fresh produce, retail, and foodservice sectors. One such opportunity comes in the form of the Southeast Produce Council’s (SEPC) Vorhees Vision Scholarship, of which the 2022 recipient was recently named.

Alexis Olsen, daughter of US Foods’ Melissa Olsen, was chosen as the scholarship recipient. The scholarship was created to reward the achievements of young individuals who demonstrate a true entrepreneurial spirit in their lives. This scholarship is named in honor of the vision and efforts of late Terry L. Vorhees, Founder and first Executive Director of the SEPC, a press release explained.

All SEPC scholarships are awarded to applicants who meet the 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.

Recipients of this scholarship receive one $7,500 scholarship annually. 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. 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 also play a role in the decision.

Congratulations to Alexis Olsen on receiving this renowned scholarship!

Southeast Produce Council