Graduating business students earn top awards
In conjunction with the May 2021 commencement celebrations, Wake Forest University School of Business recognized the recipients of some of its highest academic and leadership awards.
Undergraduate Student Awards
Selected for undergraduate student awards:
Kyle Blackburn was presented the Award for Academic Excellence in Mathematical Business in recognition of outstanding academic performance in mathematical business.
Anabel Cordano was chosen to receive the Delmer Paul Hylton Accountancy Award for outstanding academic achievement in accounting.
Rachel Faulkenberry was presented the Lura Baker Paden Award for outstanding academic achievement in business and enterprise management.
Matthew Murdock received the Academic Excellence in Finance Award, which recognizes outstanding achievement in finance.
Burke Preston was awarded the Patel Prize in Finance and the Spirit of Wayne Calloway Award. The Patel Prize in Finance recognizes a student who demonstrates exemplary academic performance in finance and outstanding contributions to the School of Business community. The Spirit of Wayne Calloway Award recognizes a student who exemplifies high personal and professional integrity, a strong sense of personal responsibility, personal and professional growth, uncommon dedication, and talent
Graduate Student Awards
Selected for graduate student awards:
Neicy Myers was chosen to receive the Scarritt Family Pro Humanitate Award for demonstrating a commitment to others as a student and emerging professional.
Joshua Penninger was chosen to receive the Scarritt Family Pro Humanitate Award for demonstrating a commitment to others as a student and emerging professional.
Ten graduate students were presented with the program-specific Student Leadership Award for outstanding leadership, scholastic performance, and integrity:
Caroline Clevenger, MSA (Fall 2020)
Cole Hendershot, MSBA
Chris Jinks, Charlotte Saturday MBA (2021)
Jeremy Johns, Online MSBA (Fall 2020)
Meredith Martinez, Winston-Salem Evening MBA (2020)
Emile Mennin, Online MSBA (May 2021)
Sloane Pfaff, MSA
Casey Privette, Online MSBA (Winter 2021)
Timothy Reynolds, Charlotte Evening MBA (2020)
Christian Trevathan, MSM
Several students were recognized for excellence related to the four School of Business pillars of education priorities, which are impactful, professional, honorable, and global:
Caroline Boyce (MSA) was presented the Honorable Pillar Award which recognizes exceptional students who demonstrate abilities to lead ethically and exhibit personal strengths as an example for others.
Anand Chokshi (MSM) was presented the Professional Pillar Award which recognizes exceptional students who demonstrate abilities to create value for others, embrace a professional identity, and steward the profession of business.
Jacob Karp (MSBA) was presented the Impactful Pillar Award which recognizes exceptional students who demonstrate abilities to think strategically, act practically, and communicate effectively as an example for others.
Dame Sene (MSA) was presented the Global Pillar Award which recognizes exceptional students who demonstrate abilities to leverage diversity and demonstrate a global mindset as an example for others.
Jack Singletary (MSM) was presented the Impactful Pillar Award which recognizes exceptional students who demonstrate abilities to think strategically, act practically, and communicate effectively as an example for others.
Billy Wu (MSBA) was presented the Global Pillar Award which recognizes exceptional students who demonstrate abilities to leverage diversity and demonstrate a global mindset as an example for others.
Six graduate students were presented with the MSA award for exceptional academic excellence, leadership, and classroom enrichment related to a chosen career track:
Caroline Boyce, Tax Consulting Track
Bennett Coe, Financial Transaction Services Track
Rachel Getty, Assurance Services Track
Daniel Haskell, Tax Consulting Track
Chengwei (Jerry) Huang, Financial Transaction Services Track
Nathan Mallonee, Assurance Services Track
Additional Awards and Recognitions
Selected for additional student awards:
Joshua Cathey received the Federation of Schools of Accountancy Achievement Award, which recognizes an MS in Accountancy student who has shown superior academic achievement, leadership and professionalism in post-baccalaureate accounting education.
Media Contact: Danyelle Gary, garyd@wfu.edu, 336.582.0622
