$9,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Three Individuals Seeking Higher Education
ATLANTA, Ga. – The Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) franchise community announced today that three 2023 high school graduates, Jocelyn Stopka, Ella Riddle and Amari Johnson are the winners of its annual Sandy Mazur Excellence in Leadership Scholarship. The three $3,000 scholarships, created in honor of former Spherion President Sandy Mazur, recognize graduating high school students who best represent the qualities of excellence, leadership and passion that Mazur put forth daily during her distinguished 18-year career at Spherion.
"Year after year, we are inspired by the remarkable dedication showcased by every scholarship applicant in their pursuit to make a positive impact on the world," stated Mazur. "As we enter the fourth consecutive year of our scholarship program, I am privileged to continue working hand-in-hand with representatives from the Spherion franchisee network as they champion the growth of future leaders within their local communities."
Each year, Spherion franchise owners celebrate Mazur’s impactful career by donating to the scholarship fund and keeping her “pay it forward” mentality at the forefront of their community. Her willingness to “go the extra mile” for others has inspired Spherion franchisees to help students aspiring to further their education with college, technical or skilled training.
The Spherion Scholarship Advisory Board, led by franchisees Beth DeLaney and Michael Chalmers, coordinates with nonprofit The Richland County Foundation to review hundreds of applicants and choose the finalists. From there, a group of franchise community representatives including DeLaney, Chalmers and Mazur choose the winners. With names and locations removed, the group reviewed the applicants and selected Jocelyn Stopka, Ella Riddle and Amari Johnson as the 2023 scholarship recipients.
"We are absolutely thrilled to honor Jocelyn, Ella and Amari this year. Their exceptional achievements ignite excitement and inspire us all," said Rebecca Rogers Tijerino, group president of Spherion. "Sandy has played a pivotal role as a crusader for our network's mission of community engagement, and this scholarship continues to serve as a resounding testament to her outstanding contributions to Spherion."
For more information about the Sandy Mazur Excellence in Leadership Scholarship, visit spherion.com/scholarship.
About Spherion
With more than 75 years of staffing and recruiting experience, Spherion stands out as a leader in the industry, leveraging the power of local to support its vast network of independent franchisees. True to its tagline, Let’s Get to Work, Spherion provides temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire, and managed hiring services to more than 4,000 businesses nationwide across its 200+ locations. With a 4.8/5 star Google review score and recognition as a Top 100 Staffing Company to Work for by World Staffing Awards, a Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review, and ranking in the top 15% on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 list, Spherion has a proven ability to cater to the ever-changing demands of America’s workforce. Backed by the world’s largest talent company, Spherion provides superior staffing and recruiting solutions through its General Staffing franchise model and Professional IT model.
About the Richland County Foundation
The Richland County Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization, was established in 1945 as a way for individuals to pool and invest their gifts for the long-term good of Richland County (Ohio) and its residents.
The Foundation helps people in Richland County give back to their community by investing their gifts for charity wisely so that grants can be made to improve the quality of life for all the county’s citizens. Working together with donors, the Foundation meets important needs today and plans for a strong future.
For more information about the Richland County Foundation, please visit https://www.richlandcountyfoundation.org/.
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