2023 Student Awards
Each year, we honor students who demonstrate academic achievement, strong character, leadership skills, community involvement and many more outstanding qualities during our Annual Spring Honors & Awards Ceremony. Below are the 2023 honorees.
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College Awards
Beta Gamma Sigma Award
Beta Gamma Sigma is an international honor society for business programs accredited by AACSB International. Each year the Clemson Chapter elects our top two junior undergraduate students as President and Vice President.
- President - Paige Berta, New Canaan, CT
- Vice President - Benjamin P. Dority, Greenville, SC
Blue Key Academic and Leadership Award
The Blue Key Academic and Leadership Award is provided by the Blue Key Honor Society to a student in recognition of outstanding leadership and achievement skills.
- Amandine C. Courbon, Greer, SC
Delta Sigma Pi Chapter Collegian of the Year Award
The Delta Sigma Pi Collegian of the Year Award is presented to the outstanding collegiate member who has exemplified the values inherent in the Ritual and perpetuated the ideals as set forth in the Purpose of the Fraternity. The award recognizes an individual for their contributions, achievements, participation, and personal character.
- Johanna L. Stevenson, Albany, NY
Delta Sigma Pi Scholastic Key Award
The Delta Sigma Pi Scholastic Key Award is provided by Delta Sigma Pi, an international, professional business fraternity at Clemson. A scholastic key is presented at every business college in the United States to the student with one of the highest overall grade point ratios.
- Caroline A. Kerr, Edgewater, MD
The Michael Paluzzi Award
This award is named in memory of Michael Paluzzi, who was a sophomore management major at Clemson. The student receiving the Michael Paluzzi Award is selected by the Kappa Tau chapter of Delta Sigma Pi. In addition to demonstrating high academic achievement, the winner must possess a positive attitude, display strong leadership skills, and demonstrate commitment to the organization.
- Davis M. Cooney, Simpsonville, SC
Phi Kappa Phi Certificate of Merit
The Phi Kappa Phi Certificate of Merit is given to a graduating senior who has a GPA of at least 3.4 and has made noteworthy contributions to their department, the College, and Clemson University in the areas of leadership, creative endeavors, or service.
- Hannah K. Perry, Woodruff, SC
Wallace Dabney Trevillian Merit Award
The Wallace Dabney Trevillian Merit Award is given in honor of the late Dr. Wallace D. Trevillian, Dean Emeritus of the College. A senior, with one of the highest scholastic records in the college, is selected on the basis of their outstanding character and leadership involvement in student organizations.
- Mabel H. Tunstall, Wilmington, NC
Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business Award for the Outstanding Senior in the Field of Business
The award for Outstanding Senior in the Field of Business is bestowed upon a senior from the traditional business disciplines who has been judged to be superior in terms of their cumulative Grade Point Ratio, professional activities, and their potential for future contributions within their field of study.
- Abigail E. Kibler, Chapin, SC
Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research
The award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research is presented to a student who has completed the most meritorious undergraduate research project of the year. Projects are evaluated in terms of the significance of their research question, the elegance of their method and design, and the clarity of their written presentation.
- Zachary G. Yonas, Pittsburgh, PA
The Dean’s Award for Excellence in Business
The Dean’s Award for Excellence in Business is conferred upon a senior business major who has excelled in all aspects of the business curriculum and has demonstrated the potential to make a significant contribution to their discipline.
- Meghan E. Scheffey, Churchville, PA
The Dean’s Award for Inclusion Excellence
The Dean’s Award for Inclusive Excellence will be given to a business student who has demonstrated a strong commitment to the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business core values of inclusiveness by engaging in and leading efforts to promote inclusive excellence. This commitment may be demonstrated through involvement in activities like community building, recruitment and outreach efforts, scholarship, leadership and service within the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business, Clemson University and/or the broader Clemson community.
- Ashanti E. Elliott, Holly Hill, SC
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School of Accountancy
The Deloitte LLP Achievement Award
The Deloitte LLP Achievement Award is presented to a graduate student who demonstrates outstanding potential for success in an accounting career.
- Morgan L. Fulton, Fort Mill, SC
The Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP Achievement Award
The Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP Achievement Award is bestowed upon a graduate student who demonstrates exemplary scholarship and outstanding potential for success in the accounting profession.
- Margaret A. Johnson, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
The Elliott Davis Achievement Award
The Elliott Davis Achievement Award is given to a graduate student who displays scholarship, leadership, and the potential for service in the public accounting profession.
- Dawson M. Hays, Williamston, SC
The Ernst & Young LLP Achievement Award
The Ernst & Young LLP Achievement Award is presented to a graduate student to recognize outstanding academic achievement, leadership skills, and participation in extracurricular activities.
- Samuel D. Botos, Mt. Pleasant, SC
The Grant Thornton LLP Achievement Award
The Grant Thornton LLP Achievement Award is presented to a senior returning to the accounting program at Clemson. The award recognizes distinguished integrity, teamwork and leadership activities, and a dedication to the accounting program and profession.
- Emily P. Gaskins, Fort Mill, SC
The J. C. Hubbard Award
The J. C. Hubbard Award is given to a graduating senior who is cited for excellence in collegiate activities.
- Abigail E. Kibler, Chapin, SC
The James A. Turner Award in Federal Taxation
The James A. Turner Award in Federal Taxation is presented to students who have demonstrated superior performance in the study of federal taxation and have exhibited outstanding promise for a successful career in the accounting profession.
- Andrew M. Chesney, Cleveland, OH
- Stephen F. Jasinski, Potomac, MD
The KPMG LLP Achievement Award
A cash award and certificate are presented annually to a senior accounting major who has demonstrated excellence in the classroom, leadership and extracurricular activities.
- Renee N. Grendi, Louisville, KY
The KPMG LLP Outstanding Graduate Student Achievement Award
The KPMG LLP Achievement Award is presented to a senior accounting major who has demonstrated excellence in the classroom, leadership skills and has participated in extracurricular activities.
- Margaret K. Martin, Naperville, IL
The PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Achievement Award
The Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP Achievement Award is conferred upon a graduate student recognized for academic achievement, participation in extracurricular activities, leadership skills, and excellent character.
- Michaela N. Taylor, Kingsport, TN
The Brian Moody ’86 Accounting Award
The Brian Moody ’86 Accounting Award is bestowed upon accounting students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance as well as leadership.
- Donald M. Foss, Camden, SC
- James E. Swicegood, Charleston, SC
The School of Accountancy Award for Graduate Student Excellence
The School of Accountancy Award for Graduate Student Excellence is given to a graduate student who has demonstrated excellence in academic performance.
- Kasey M. Meyers, Columbia, SC
The School of Accountancy Award for Student Excellence
The School of Accountancy Award for Student Excellence is given to an undergraduate student who has demonstrated excellence in academic performance.
- Lauren K. Best, Taylors, SC
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Department of Economics
Harvey J. Wheeler Award for Outstanding Senior in Economics
The Harvey J. Wheeler award is presented by family, friends, and colleagues as a memorial to Dr. Harvey J. Wheeler, who served as the first Chair of the Economics Department. The recipients of this award are graduating seniors who have exhibited the best overall performance.
- Eli Bechtel, Beaufort, SC
- Joshua C. Bellue, Roswell, GA
- Gracie Boyce, Columbia, SC
- Gabriel D. Cutter, Charleston, SC
- Madeline S. Mearns, Arlington, VA
- Elizabeth Zarrilli, Annapolis, MD
Hugh H. Macaulay Award For Outstanding Graduate Student
Professor Hugh H. Macaulay, a life-long leader in economic education at Clemson University, endowed a fund for the purpose of recognizing outstanding performance in the graduate program. The Hugh H. Macaulay Award is given to the student who has demonstrated the most promise in graduate coursework.
- Pratistha Adhikari, Kathmandu, Nepal
Marian L. Harris Award for Excellence in Economics
The Marian L. Harris Award for Excellence in Economics was created by the Economics Department in memory of Marian L. Harris, who together with her son John, was a long-time supporter of the department's undergraduate program. Recipients of this award are selected on the basis of superior classroom performance, a high-quality senior thesis, or outstanding service.
- Annelise Dubrouillet, Clover, SC
- William J. Harrison, Atlanta, GA
- Will Kendrick, Spartanburg, SC
- Caroline A. Kerr, Edgewater, MD
- Chase Mitchum, Charleston, SC
- Josephine L.C. Rohrer, Beaufort, SC
- Jackson L. Taber, Buffalo, NY
- Jade S. Tapscott, Springfield, IL
- Katharine M. Ward, Garden City, NY
Robert D. Tollison Award for Excellence in Economics
The Robert D. Tollison Award for Excellence in Economics was created by the Economics Department in memory of Robert D. Tollison, who was a long-time supporter of the department's undergraduate program. Recipients for this award are selected on the basis of superior classroom performance, a high-quality senior thesis, or outstanding service.
- Jackson M. Dillard, State College, PA
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Department of Finance
James D. "Jay" Westmoreland, CFP® ’89 Award for Merit
The James D. Westmoreland, CFP ’89 Award for Merit was established by Jay Westmoreland. Mr. Westmoreland is a Clemson Alumni and a member of the Finance Advisory Board. Community service and philanthropy are important to Mr. Westmoreland, and the recipient of this award has demonstrated a commitment to serving the well-being of others, in addition to a strong academic record.
- Zachary G. Yonas, Pittsburgh, PA
Richard H. Klein Award in Finance for Scholarship and Service
The Richard H. Klein Award in Finance for Scholarship and Service was established in honor of Richard H. Klein, Ph.D. Klein served Clemson University for 25 years as a professor of Finance. The award is given to a senior who has both demonstrated exemplary academic performance and has contributed to the community, nation, or to their fellow students.
- Ryder D. Defibaugh, Chester Springs, PA
- Zachary B. Gamber, Severna Park, MD
- Parker D. Nielsen, Charlotte, NC
Department of Finance Annual Awards
The recipients of the Department of Finance Annual Awards are selected by department faculty on the basis of exceptional overall academic performance during their career at Clemson but especially within the Financial Management major and their chosen emphasis area.
Department of Finance Annual Banking and Investment Award
- Kevin R. Lessing, Bayport, NY
Department of Finance Annual Corporate Finance Award
- Hannah M. Erspamer, Eagan, MN
Department of Finance Annual Financial Planning Award
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Joseph T. Lady, Greenville, SC
Tom Springer Real Estate Excellence Award
- Garrett R. McNulty, Seneca, SC
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Department of Management
Alan D. Wheeler Management Merit Award
The Alan D. Wheeler Management Merit Award is given to a graduating Management major who exemplifies Colonel Alan Wheeler's dedication to scholarship and citizenship. Colonel Wheeler is remembered for his work as a teacher, student advisor, and administrator.
- Elise L. Kent, Fairfax, VA
Boyd Joseph Todd Management Merit Award
The Boyd Joseph Todd Management Merit Award is given annually to a graduating Management major who embodies Dr. Boyd J. Todd's enthusiasm for scholarship and his devotion to Clemson University. Dr. Todd was a Clemson graduate, a longtime chair of the Department of Management, and one of the founding faculty members.
- Cara L. Castro, Denver, NC
Brian Moody ’86 Leadership Award
The Brian Moody '86 Leadership Award provides awards to outstanding students majoring in Management who demonstrate exceptional leadership capability and achievements by holding leadership positions.
- Taylor R. Richardson, Taylors, SC
- Karlin M. Ripperda, Charleston, SC
Department of Management Academic Excellence Awards
The Department of Management Academic Excellence Awards are given to outstanding undergraduate students who are focusing in concentration areas offered by the Department. The criterion for these awards is outstanding scholarship and performance in the undergraduate curriculum as well as in their chosen areas of concentration. The recipients of these awards are expected to reflect the education and citizenship provided by the Department of Management in their chosen careers.
Department of Management Academic Achievement Award
- Wilson R. Bialecki, Littleton, CO
- Megan A. Bornkamp, Mooresville, NC
- Avery G. McNeely, Lake Toxaway, NC
- Walker J. Mullin, Wayzata, MN
- Summer E. Murphy, Bonneau, SC
- Karlin M. Ripperda, Charleston, SC
- William W. Shomette III, Charlotte, NC
- Gabriella E. Tomanka, Grapevine, TX
- Adriana K. Witalis, Fort Mill, SC
Department of Management Academic Excellence Award in Entrepreneurship
- Taylor A. Stamos, Greenwich, CT
Department of Management Academic Excellence Award in General Management
- Avery G. McNeely, Lake Toxaway, NC
Department of Management Academic Excellence Award in Human Resource Management
- Elise L. Kent, Fairfax, VA
Department of Management Academic Excellence Award in International Management
- Sophia O. Manav, Aurora, OH
Department of Management Academic Excellence Award in Management Information Systems
- James F. King, Jackson Hole, WY
Department of Management Academic Excellence Award in Operations Management
- Andrew C. English, Columbia, SC
Department of Management Academic Excellence Award in Supply Chain Management
- Sharon Li, Florence, SC
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Department of Marketing
The Marketing Department Annual Award for General Marketing
This Annual Award is given to a senior who has excelled in academics and leadership, has shown a willingness to complete important tasks on behalf of the department, and who exhibits the positive attitude and passion that are necessary for those who want to excel in the field of Marketing.
- Tyler M. Jones, Charlotte, NC
- Johanna L. Stevenson, Albany, NY
The Marketing Department Annual Award for Sports Marketing
The Annual Award for Sports Marketing is presented to students who are concentrating in sports marketing and have excelled in both academics and leadership. These students have participated in events related to sports marketing and community service. They exhibit a positive attitude and passion that are necessary for those who want to work in the industry.
- Delanie S. Mikesell, Chicago, IL
- Nolan F. Miller, Evergreen, CO
The Marketing Department Annual Award for Research
This Annual Award for Research is given to a senior who has shown potential for a career in research as evidenced by their academic achievement, independent work on research projects with faculty, demonstrated excellence in research-related coursework, and faculty recommendation.
- Annelise Dubrouillet, Clover, SC
- Madeline S. Mearns, Arlington, VA
The Marketing Department Annual Award for Sales
Given to a senior who has shown the potential to become a great salesperson, as evidenced by participation and academic achievement in their sales classes. This award goes to a student who has taken the courses necessary to obtain their Sales Certificate in Marketing.
- Robert D. Engar, Orange County, CA
- Sara K. LaGuardia, Simpsonville, SC
