The VT SHRM State Council has selected Donna Austin-Hawley as the 2011 VT State HR Professional of the Year. Mrs. Austin-Hawley has demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout her career in Human Resources. She has been a key business partner at her current employer, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation, and has been a mentor for many HR professionals in the area. She has also been instrumental in establishing the Vermont Human Resources Association as a significant educational organization for HR professionals within Chittenden County.