Business Graduates Earn Top Awards

In conjunction with the May 2025 commencement, Wake Forest University School of Business recognized the recipients of some of its highest academic and leadership awards.

Undergraduate Student Awards

Aashna Kumar was presented the Lura Baker Paden Award for outstanding academic achievement in business and enterprise management.

Matthew Littrell was chosen to receive the Delmer P. Hylton Accountancy Award for outstanding academic achievement in accounting.

Dylan Mini was presented the Award for Academic Excellence in Mathematical Business in recognition of outstanding academic performance in mathematical business.

Paul Sposato was awarded the Spirit of Wayne Calloway Award, which recognizes a student who exemplifies high personal and professional integrity, a strong sense of personal responsibility, personal and professional growth, uncommon dedication, and talent.

Nicole Sung received the Patel Award in Finance, which recognizes a student who demonstrates exemplary academic performance in finance and outstanding contributions to the School of Business community.

Graduate Student Awards

Ruth Bezawit Kelley received the Scarritt Family Pro Humanitate Award for demonstrating a commitment to others as a student and emerging professional.

JJ (Juan) Martinez was awarded the Scarritt Family Pro Humanitate Award for demonstrating a commitment to others as a student and emerging professional.

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Ten graduate students were presented with the program-specific Student Leadership Award for outstanding leadership, scholastic performance, and integrity:

Samuel Ross Cameron, Online MSBA (May)

Beth Easter, Winston-Salem Evening MBA (May)

Matt Donahue, Charlotte Evening MBA (May)

Bikki Gautam, Online MBA (May)

Christos Koumpotis, MSM

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Cole McKibbin, Online MBA (August)

Hudson Taylor, MSA

Dane Thomas, Online MBA (December)

Forrest Uden, Online MSBA (August)

Allyssa Jane Utecht, MSBA (May)

Six graduate students were presented with the MSA award for exceptional academic excellence, leadership, and classroom enrichment related to a chosen career track:

Melissa Carver, Outstanding Graduate Award in Assurance Services

Mingjian Gao, Outstanding Graduate Award in Financial Markets and Transactions

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Thomas Judson Kane, Outstanding Graduate Award in Tax Consulting

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Grace E. Kleman, Outstanding Graduate Award in Financial Markets and Transactions

Benjamin Andrew Markell, Outstanding Graduate Award in Tax Consulting

Kaidi Nan, Outstanding Graduate Award in Assurance Services

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