Graduating Business Students Honored for Academic Success and Leadership Excellence

 

In conjunction with the May 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:

 

Haley Armstrong was awarded the Levar Hairston Courage Award, which recognizes a student who has displayed courage in the pursuit of his or her degree.

 

 

 

Lily Farr received the Academic Excellence in Finance Award, which recognizes outstanding achievement in finance.

 

 

 

Olivia Frank was chosen to receive the Delmer Paul Hylton Accountancy Award for outstanding academic achievement in accounting.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Zach Skubic was awarded the Patel Prize in Finance Award, which recognizes a student who demonstrates exemplary academic performance in finance and outstanding contributions to the School of Business community.

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

Steven Niepa received 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.

Graduate Student Awards

Selected for graduate student awards:

 

Joseph O’Brien was chosen to receive the Scarritt Family Pro Humanitate Award for demonstrating a commitment to others as a student and emerging professional.

 

 

 

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

 

Emily Bostic, Winston-Salem Evening MBA (May)

 

 

 

 

Diana Cheney, MSM

 

 

 

 

Amer Custovic, Online MBA (December)

 

 

 

 

Nini de la Fe, MSA

 

 

 

 

Jacob Gray, Online MSBA (May)

 

 

 

 

Dallas Phillips, Online MBA (May)

 

 

 

 

Amanda Segura, MSM

 

 

 

 

Corey Sharp, Charlotte Evening MBA

 

 

 

 

Nish Shrestha, MSBA (May)

 

 

 

 

Patrick Todd, Online MSBA (August)

 

 

 

 

Grady Johnson, Online MSBA (December)

 

Several students were recognized for excellence related to the four School of Business pillars of education priorities, which are impactful, professional, honorable, and global: 

 

Ben Burge (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.

 

 

 

Naya Davis (MSBA) 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.

 

 

 

Nathan Jones (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.

 

 

 

Mariana Rocha-Goldberg (MSM) 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 Temple (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.

 

 

 

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

 

Breanna Kirk, Tax Consulting Track

 

 

 

 

Bruce Sawyer, Assurance Services Track

 

 

 

 

Eli Hankin, Financial Markets and Transactions Track

 

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