June 26, 2025
2025 College of Business Excellence Awards
On Saturday, May 3, 2025, the College of Business hosted its prestigious Excellence Award Ceremony at the David Eisler Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event celebrated outstanding students who exhibited exceptional academic achievements, dedication, and leadership within the university community.
Award Selection and Criteria
Award recipients were nominated by faculty members from the College of Business who were on the selection committee. Nominees exemplified superior academic performance and demonstrated intellectual growth, leadership, and active participation in both academic and professional organizations. To qualify for nomination, undergraduate seniors were required to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.25 and have completed at least 90 credits, while graduate students needed to have earned 19 or more credits. Those honored with the Excellence Award represented the top three percent of their peers.
Event Highlights
The ceremony featured a keynote address, offering an inspiring perspective on academic and professional excellence. Award recipients were formally recognized for their hard work and contributions during a special presentation. Attendees also had the opportunity to learn more about individual student achievements and future endeavors within the College of Business.
Recipants of the Awards
- Mackenzie Dykstra, Accountancy
- Stephen Bender, Computer Information Systems
- Zack VanDerZanden, Computer Information Technology
- Seth Gogolin, Project Management
- Brooke Grammer, Business Administration with Professional Track
- Pedro Saltini, Economics
- Carter Anderson, Operations and Supply Management
- Brooke Baker, Risk Management and Insurance
- Nayyer Qasim, Data Science and Analytics
- Faith Robinson, Graphic Media Management
- Sierra Cechura, Hospitality Management
- Tatum Outlaw, Public Relations
- Esperanza Meisch, Criminal Justice Generalist
- Mara Sweeney, Criminal Justice Generalist
- Aliyah Brown, Criminal Justice Corrections
- Essence James, Criminal Justice Administration
- Matthew Wojciechowski, Digital Animation Game Design
- Talha Muhammad, Digital Media Software Engineering
- Jacob Haut, Professional Esports Productin
- Victoria Bridges, Television and Digital Media Production