Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources

The 2023 Ann C. Edwards Scholarship Winners

The Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources (JSAHR) is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the Ann C. Edwards Scholarship. The winners this year are two members of JSAHR - Julie Olters, SHRM-CP and  Sandra Shea.  Julie and Sandra will each be awarded a $500 scholarship.  

Julie Olters is employed by Manasquan Bank in Manasquan, New Jersey, and is earning an advanced degree in Organizational Leadership from Rider University.

Sandra Shea is employed by Freehold Cartage, Inc. in Freehold, New Jersey, and is studying for HR certification.

The scholarship, awarded annually to the son or daughter of a JSAHR member and/or JSAHR members, is part of JSAHR’s commitment to building the future through the education of young adults. JSAHR, an affiliate of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), is an organization dedicated to the advancement of Human Resources professionals within Monmouth and Ocean counties.

The scholarship is named in honor of Ann C. Edwards. Edwards, who is retired, was a founding member and past president of the JSAHR. She had a long and distinguished career in the New Jersey HR field and has held a variety of leadership and managerial positions in HR. Among other accomplishments, Edwards served as the Workforce Development Director for the Garden State Council of HR for many years; and was one of the founders of the Putting Your Best Foot Forward Program, a school to work job guide.