April 24, 2026
2026 College of Business Excellence Awards
On Saturday, April 18, the College of Business hosted its annual Excellence Award Ceremony. The event celebrated outstanding students who exhibited exceptional academic achievements, dedication, and leadership.
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 complete 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 that offered 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.
Recipients of the Awards
- Austin George, Accountancy/Finance
- Adesola Ojo, Accountancy/Finance
- Walker Eyer, Computer Information Technology
- Jack Pfleghaar, Information Security and Intelligence
- Deion Small, Business Administration
- Paige Saulle, Business Administration
- Austin Reed, Business Administration with Professional Track
- Joshua Fairfield, Economics
- Luke Niedzielski, Business Data Analytics
- Tara Seth, Graphic Media Management
- Talia Vermiglio, Hospitality Management
- Lexi Buntley, Business Administration
- Hilary Fox, Criminal Justice Generalist
- Anthony Garska, Criminal Justice Generalist
- Jordan Hoeksema, Criminal Justice Generalist
- Taylor Huntoon, Criminal Justice Law Enforcement
- Talon Glaspie-Miller, Digital Animation Game Design
- Trevor Busk, Digital Media Software Engineering
- Reese Colwell, Professional Esports Production
- Teeghan Rosas, Television and Digital Media Production