An annual awards program held April 20 recognized the academic success and service of those involved with the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business.
The best and brightest of the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business were honored April 20, 2017, in an afternoon awards ceremony that highlighted the achievements of both students and faculty.
The program was attended by family of the honored students; donors whose gifts made several scholarships possible; and most of the business school faculty whose input helped determine the 2017 award recipients.
Academic Achievement Awards
Academic Excellence Award in Accounting
Nicholas Massey
This award is given to a senior accounting major who has demonstrated superior academic achievement and possesses potential for intellectual and professional growth.
Challenge and Expect Award in Accounting
Jonathon Cox
Brian DiBiagio
This award is presented to a senior majoring in accounting who has demonstrated excellent academic achievement and growth.
NC CPA Exam Award
Meghan Cashin
This award is provided by the North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accountant Examiners to provide a deserving, graduating accounting major the opportunity to take the Uniform CPA exam free of charge.
John Kappas Economics Award
Holly Brueggman
Danielle Brown
This award goes to the senior economics major who best demonstrates enthusiasm for economics, potential for leadership and classroom excellence. It is named in honor of the late John Kappas, a 1985 Elon graduate.
Student Achievement in Economics Award
Kenneth Crew
This award is given to a senior economics major who has shown enthusiasm and success in his or her courses as well as promise for future achievement.
Walter Hattenbach Award
Alex Bicknell
The senior marketing major with the highest GPA receives this award, which was established by Dr. and Mrs. James W. Johnston in honor of their friend, Walter Hattenbach.
Student Achievement in Marketing Award
Alex Bicknell
Gabrielle Corner
This award is given to a senior marketing major who has shown enthusiasm and success in his or her major as well as promise for future achievement.
Student Achievement in Entrepreneurship Award
Julia Savely
This award is given to a senior entrepreneurship major who has shown enthusiasm and success in his or her major as well as promise for future achievement.
Benjamin Grover Johnston Award
Hannah Quinlan
Samantha Chilton
This award honors the sophomore who has the highest GPA in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business. Dr. and Mrs. James W. Johnston established this award in memory of Dr. Johnston’s brother, Benjamin Grover Johnston.
Alpha Kappa Psi Scholarship Key and Award Certificate
Allison Nylen
Casey Wagner
This award is presented to the student with the highest GPA among those graduating with a major in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business.
Student Achievement in Finance Award
Casey Wagner
This award is given to a senior finance major who has shown enthusiasm and success in his or her major as well as promise for future achievement.
FSP Excellence in Financial Education Student Award
Charles May
Mary Kate Donahue
Taylor Beberman
Justin Morin
This award is given to a senior finance major who has demonstrated excellent academic achievement and possesses potential for professional growth in financial services.
Student Achievement in International Business Award
Stephanie Bedard
This award is given to a senior international business major who has shown enthusiasm and success in his or her major as well as promise for future achievement.
Student Achievement in Management Award
Kelly Siewers
This award is given to a senior management major who has shown enthusiasm and success in his or her major as well as promise for future achievement.
Love School of Business Responsible Leadership Award
Andrew Van Hoof
This award is given to a student who exemplifies leadership, service and academic achievement within the Love School of Business.
Love School of Business Courageous Leadership Award
Sara Elgart
This award is given to a student who exemplifies courageous leadership within and outside of the Love School of Business.
The Martha and Spencer Love School of Business Dean’s Awards for Faculty
Excellence in Teaching
Alisha Horky
Brian Lyons
The Martha and Spencer Love School of Business Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes a faculty member who exemplifies the Elon University teacher-scholar model. This person is outstanding in the classroom, engages students in the learning process, maintains academic rigor, and provides evidence of commitment to the intellectual development of students through mentoring and related activities.
Excellence in Scholarship
Rosey Bao
The Martha and Spencer Love School of Business Dean’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship recognizes one or more faculty members each year whose scholarly work has a significant intellectual impact in keeping with the Elon scholar-mentor model. Selection factors for this award include publication or presentation of peer-reviewed research in quality outlets and evidence that the faculty member engages in scholarship related activities. These activities might include supporting the scholarly endeavors of colleagues, advancing the school’s reputation, and mentoring students in undergraduate research.
Exemplary Service – Faculty
Tim Norvell
Susan Anderson
The Martha and Spencer Love School of Business Dean’s Award for Exemplary Service-Faculty recognizes one or more faculty members each year who has contributed in meaningful ways to the ongoing welfare and betterment of the college, university and profession. This award follows from the Elon servant-leadership model. Selection is based on service in the preceding year plus overall willingness to volunteer one’s time when needed and to carry new ideas to reality.
Exemplary Service – External
François Masuka
The Martha and Spencer Love School of Business Dean’s Award for Exemplary Service-External recognizes a member of the larger Elon University community who has contributed in meaningful ways to the ongoing welfare and betterment of the LSB. This contribution can take the form of assisting the LSB with a specific program or project or providing ongoing support for LSB activities.
2017-18 Endowed Scholarships
Endowed scholarship recipients honored for their 2016 achievements.
The Ann Lentz Ameen ‘70/General Electric Scholarship
Grace O’Hara
This scholarship was established in 1999 by Philip Ameen in memory of his wife, Elizabeth Ann Lentz Ameen, who received her Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Elon. Ann was a member of Beta Omicron Beta. This scholarship goes to a female business student.
The Andras Family Award
Barang Phuk
This award was established in 2007 with gifts from the Andras Foundation and David and Anne Andras, parents of Cody Andras ’10. The scholarship is awarded to a rising senior within the business school whose excellent work both inside and outside of the classroom models a pathway to future success in business.
The A. Vance Beck, Sr. and Gwendolyn D. Beck Scholarship
Gwendolyn Treco
Established in honor of Vance and Gwendolyn Beck by his employer (the Belk-Beck group of department stores), the award goes to a rising junior within the business school.
The David O. Bowden Economics Scholarship
Amanda Feldman
Established by David Bowden ’70, the David O. Bowden Economics Scholarship is awarded to a rising senior majoring in economics who has been active in the department and demonstrated potential for future success. At Elon, Mr. Bowden was a double major in business administration and economics. He went on to earn his J.D. from the University of Miami.
The Samuel L. Burke Endowed Scholarship
Michael Dwyer
This fund was established in 2008 by Samuel Burke ’89 to provide assistance for deserving accounting majors who are likely to demonstrate the value of their Elon education in their future careers.
The Janie E. Council Scholarship
Hagan Otto
This award was established in 1993 in memory of Janie E. Council by former friends, students and Mr. Robert Sandell II. Mrs. Council began her teaching career at Elon University in 1960 as an associate professor of business education and received the outstanding teaching award from the SGA in 1970. This scholarship is for a rising senior majoring in accounting, business administration, entrepreneurship, finance, international business, management or marketing.
The Taylor S. Davis Scholarship for Engaged Learning in Business
Sarah DeVries
This award was established in 2014 by Jeffrey S. and Marti Davis in order to provide support for undergraduate students studying in the Love School of Business.
The Department of Economics Endowed Scholarship
Katelyn Roache
This scholarship was established in 2005 by members of the Department of Economics for an economics major with a record of academic excellence within the major who exhibits a commitment to social responsibility
The Frechette Family Foundation Fund for Global Engagement
Elizabeth Piper
Sydney Boldin
Established in 2016 by the Frechette Family Foundation, this scholarship is intended for business majors who are pursuing global education opportunities.
The Edward and Rita Galante Endowment for Business Internships
Anderson O’Brien
This fund was established in 2008 in honor of Edward and Rita Galante by their son Donald and his wife Amanda. The award is to help business majors enjoy the unique educational opportunities associated with internships related to their major.
The Frederick K. Gilliam, Sr. Scholarship
Rebecca Herring
Sarah Oberman
Nicole Resetar
Nicolas Mission
Hannah Daly
Kiley Shannon
This scholarship was established in 1989 in memory of Fred Gilliam, Sr. by James D. Moser, Jr. and other partners of his accounting firm, and by business associates Maurice Jennings and John H. Vernon III. Fred was a 1942 Elon graduate. He participated in orchestra and was part of Kappa Psi Nu, and he served as a part-time accounting instructor from 1961-65. This scholarship is for Accounting majors.
The John R. Hill ’76 and Lesley W. Hill Endowed Fund for Engaged Learning in Business
Allison Ivan
Kathryn Hartman
This fund was established by John R. Hill ’76 and Lesley W. Hill to assist students with engaged learning experiences, such as research, international study or internships.
The Don S. and Margaret M. Holt Scholarship
Jenna Bayer
Christina Byrd
This award was established by the estate of Margaret M. Holt in 1988 to provide scholarship assistance to students in the Love School of Business.
The Mark A. Horsburgh Study Abroad Scholarship
Jordan Burk
This award, established in 2007 by the Horsburgh family, provides scholarship assistance to a Business Fellow so that he or she can study abroad. The fund was created in honor of Mark A. Horsburgh, a 2007 Elon graduate and Business Fellow who studied abroad in Australia and Peru.
The William A. Klopman, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Zachary Lahey
This award was established in 1992 in memory of William A. Klopman, Jr., a scholar of business and law. It is to provide scholarship assistance to a rising junior or senior in the Love School of Business who demonstrates high academic potential with preference given to students living in Alamance County, the Triad, or North Carolina.
The R. Cruse Lewis Master Pools Guild/Love School of Business Endowment Scholarship
Devon Spieker
Donald Johnson
This scholarship was established in 1998 in honor of Cruse’s retirement from Master Pools Guild. Mr. R. Cruse Lewis is a former employee of Swimout Overflow Components, Inc. and Burlington Industries. He received a Citizen’s Service Award in November 2000 and has served on the Board of Visitors at Elon since 1996. This scholarship is for any business school major.
The Calvert C. and Margaret H. McGregor Scholarship
Elizabeth Kukielka
This scholarship was established by Calvert and Audrey McGregor in honor of his parents, C. Calvert and Margaret H. McGregor. McGregor is an associate professor emeritus and the former chair of the accounting department at Elon. This scholarship is for a rising junior or senior accounting student with preference given to students living in Alamance County, the Triad, or North Carolina.
The Mills Family Endowed Scholarship
Denisse Cortes
Madison West
Anna Paluzzi
Established in 2006 by Willard “Bill” Mills, Jr., and his mother, Helen Mills Gardner, this scholarship is awarded to a deserving student from North Carolina with preference given to a student majoring in business. Bill graduated from Elon in 1969 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
The Myers Family Endowed Scholarship in Business
Madison Gazette
The Myers family established this fund in honor of their son Jay, a 2007 business school graduate, for Love School of Business majors who exhibit excellence in leadership, character, and intellect.
The Park Business Scholarship
Victoria Simpkins
The scholarship was established in 1992 by Professor of Finance Dr. Wonhi Synn and his wife, Grace, in memory of her mother, Joy K. Park to provide assistance for a rising junior or senior in the Love School of Business of racial or ethnic minority. Preference is given to students living in Alamance County, the Triad, or North Carolina.
The Rehnert Family Business Internship Award
Dora Muratovic
Emma Gresh
Micah Spoerndle
This fund was established in 2010 by Geoffrey and Lauren Rehnert to support business students completing an internship.
The Rose Family Endowed Fund for Engaged Learning in Business
Yamilex Bueno
This fund was established by Harry and Carol Rose in 2008 to help defray the costs of a business-related internship experience for any business major.
The John L. Sills, Jr. Scholarship
Amanda Corso
This scholarship was established in honor of John L. Sills, Jr. by Riverview Narrow Fabrics in August 1987. Sills was treasurer at Riverview Narrow Fabrics, Inc. He and his wife, Martha, have one son, John L. Sills, III, a 1989 Elon graduate. This scholarship is for rising junior accounting majors.
The Charles David Smith Endowed Scholarship
Tyler Spears
This scholarship was established in memory of Charles D. Smith by his parents Randolph Smith and Joyce Miller, and lifelong friend George Logan. Charles died in a plane crash near Roanoke, Virginia. He graduated from Elon with a Bachelor of Science degree in Banking and Finance in 1997. He was part of the men’s tennis team and a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. This scholarship is for business majors and preference is given to students from Virginia.
The J. Harold Smith Scholarship
Kristen Lober
This award was established by C. Randolph Ferguson in 1995 in honor of J. Harold Smith. It is intended for business students from North Carolina with a minimum 2.7 GPA.
The John and Helene Sparks Scholarship for Business
Emma Ott
This award was established by John and his wife Helene in 1981. John Sparks graduated from Elon in 1950 with a Bachelor of Arts in business administration. He is a certified public accountant and former faculty member in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business. This scholarship is for business administration, entrepreneurship, finance, international business, management or marketing majors.
The David A. Stevens ’81 Internship Scholarship
Zachary Tombs
Established in 2007 by David and Beth Stevens, this scholarship is awarded to business students to help defray the cost of completing an internship.
The R. Alston Team III Endowed Scholarship in Business
Monika Znosko
Sam Geha
This scholarship was established in honor of Alston Team ’07 for students with a strong GPA, a record of contributions to the Love School of Business, and a significant potential for professional success.
The Peter L. Tourtellot Endowed Scholarship in Business
Lauren Ray
This scholarship was established in 2010 by members of the Love School of Business Board of Advisors honoring board member Peter Tourtellot for his seven years of service as board chair. The scholarship is for a deserving undergraduate student within the Love School of Business.
The Troy Family Endowed Scholarship for International Study
Joshua Cadorette
Established by Samuel P. Troy ’67, this scholarship is for any student in the Love School of Business studying abroad for a semester.
The Waesche Engaged Learning Scholarship
Melissa Purgert
Alexandra BenDavid
Lindsey Borrego
Established in 2013 by Roger A. Waesche, Jr. and Alexandra Waesche, this award is intended to support Love School of Business students pursuing professional development opportunities.
The Dudley Ray Watson Memorial Scholarship
Mason Stalph
This scholarship was established in memory of Dudley Ray Watson by his parents, J. D. and Eunice Watson. Watson served as a member of the business faculty at Elon College from 1960 to 1963. This scholarship is for a rising senior majoring in business administration, entrepreneurship, finance, international business, management or marketing.
The Linda Thompson Weavil Endowed Scholarship
Jacqueline Morse
This scholarship was established in 1992 by Dr. Linda Thompson Weavil and her husband Robert B. Weavil. Linda Thompson Weavil retired from the faculty of the Love School of Business in 2001. This scholarship is for an MBA student or an undergraduate majoring in business administration, entrepreneurship, finance, international business, management or marketing, with preference given to those living in Alamance County, the Triad, or North Carolina.
The Wells Fargo Scholarship
Theodore Giles Roll
This scholarship was established in 1987 as the First Union Bank Scholarship, renamed when First Union and Wachovia banks merged, and again renamed when Wachovia and Wells Fargo merged. The scholarship provides assistance to students enrolled in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business.
The Yearwood Family Scholarship
Omari Prescod
This award was established by David and Amy Yearwood, parents of business administration major J.D. Yearwood ‘07, in order to help make the unique opportunities presented through an Elon education available to a greater number of gifted and deserving business students.
The Love Award for Excellence in Business Leadership
Matthew Snow
Christina Byrd
The prestigious Love Award for Excellence in Business Leadership will honor and provide financial support to a Love School of Business student who has demonstrated excellence and unusual promise for further development in intellect, imagination, creativity, character, moral courage and leadership. The recipient will complete an independent research project on a business-related topic. Founded by Martha and Spencer Love in 1947, the Martha and Spencer Love Foundation has generously supported Elon since the 1950s and made a major gift to Elon in 1985 to name the business school.