Rohrer College of Business Awards 2025
Rohrer College of Business Awards 2025
A Message from Assistant Dean Young
On behalf of the Rohrer College of Business, I would like to congratulate our 2024-2025 award winners and scholarship recipients. We are consistently impressed by our students' exceptional accomplishments and ability to thrive while juggling competing priorities. We are excited to see what you accomplish in the future! You continue to make us Rowan Proud!
I would also like to thank Molly Fitzpatrick, Bureau of Business Associations (BOBA) Club President, for her hard work and dedication this year. Molly worked diligently with our student club members and RCB administration to help ensure her fellow students had fulfilling and memorable educational experiences. Thanks, Molly, and congratulations Class of 2025!
Congratulations from the William G. Rohrer College of Business Faculty and Staff!
2025 Medallion Award Winners
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Tevis M. Goldhaft Leadership Award This award is in honor of Tevis M. Goldhaft, who served as a member of the Board of Trustees from 1968 to 1981. This award honors a business student who exhibits strong leadership, achieved academic success, participated actively, and exhibited leadership in student organizations and activities. |
Awarded to Taiwo Bamidele-Sanni |
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Linda Ross Award for Entrepreneurial Engagement This medallion has been established in honor of Dr. Linda Ross, a founding member of Rowan’s entrepreneurship program and prominent university leader. The Ross medallion is bestowed upon the Rowan student who is most engaged in and supportive of Rowan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Awardees do more than just show up to events or participate in programs; they are entrepreneurial leaders who give back more to Rowan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem than they ever hope to receive. |
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| Robert D. Lynch Award for Leadership in HR Management Award
Dr. Robert Lynch was a professor in the Department of Management and MIS until his retirement in 1999. This medallion has been established in his honor and is presented to a student who excels in the field of human resources management. |
Awarded to Jiaying Chen |
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Joseph Robert Sorelle Scholar-Athlete Award for the College of Business This award is in honor of Joseph R. Sorelle, a graduate of the Rohrer College of Business, who was a member of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania bars. This award honors a College of Business student who not only achieved high academic success but also earned a varsity letter. |
Awarded to Calista Burke
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| Management Institute Outstanding Business Students
This award, donated by the Management Institute, is given to the student who excels in professional, volunteer, research and leadership activities in the Rohrer College of Business, has achieved academic success, and demonstrated leadership in student organizations and civic activities. |
Awarded to Carlos Gaviria |
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Professor Kimble Byrd Award for Entrepreneurial Leadership This Medallion is given in honor of Professor Kimble Byrd, a founding member of Rowan’s entrepreneurship faculty and prominent member of the business community. The medallion is established through the generosity of Greg Payton, a former student of Professor Byrd’s, who notes “Professor Byrd inspired me to think bigger and work harder. He emphasized the importance of service above self, academic achievement, perseverance, and an entrepreneurial mindset.” The recipient of this award embodies these very traits that Professor Byrd worked tirelessly to instill in his students. |
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The Drs. Mark and Barbara Chamberlain Medallion Award for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program This Medallion honors the exceptional achievements of an MBA program graduate. The recipient is chosen based on demonstrated strengths in academic performance combined with being an engaged MBA community member. The Chamberlain Medallion Awardee will also exhibit promise to be an excellent ambassador of the Rohrer MBA as an alumnus. As the awardee expands in career successes, the drive to advance and grow will be in alignment with Rohrer MBA Pillars of Entrepreneurial Thinking, Responsible Leadership and Social Impact, Business Analytics, and Technology Agility. |
Awarded to Vestine Gahimbare |
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Amelia Gonzalez Medallion for Military Service and Trust This Medallion will honor the exceptional achievements of an undergraduate student in the William G. Rohrer College of Business or with a Business Concept major in Liberal Studies or General Studies. The recipient shall be chosen based on demonstrated strengths in academic performance combined with being an engaged member of the United States Armed Forces while attending Rowan University. The awardee will also exhibit promise to be an excellent ambassador of Rowan University as an alumnus. As the awardee expands in career successes, the drive to advance and grow will be in alignment with Rowan University's mission and the Military Values of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Integrity, Honor, Personal Courage, and Selfless Service. Attending college while serving in the military requires great resiliency, and this individual will have proven to trust their internal drive to not give up and be successful at both Rowan University and in their military career. |
Awarded to Nicholas Liantonio |
Annual Award
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The Margaret Van Brunt Dedication to Excellence Award This award is presented annually to a Rohrer College of Business student who has been identified by their peers as exemplifying the traits of former Assistant Dean Margaret Van Brunt: a passion for the advancement of the Rohrer College of Business community and an unwavering commitment to the success of business students. |
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Professors of the Year
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Professor of the Year, Accounting and Finance Quotes from Students: |
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Professor of the Year, Marketing & Business Information Systems Department Quotes from Students: |
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2025 Accounting Student Writing Competition Winners
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2025 Idea Challenge
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Third Place, $500 winner:
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Winner: Cool Beanz |
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MedTank (RowanSOM)
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1st Place: 4U Medical 4U Medical Designs patent pending medical device stickers overlay blank areas of devices to look child-friendly & provide conversation starters.
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Place: TNA
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3rd Place: The Anki Fidget Spinner |
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2025 Rohrer New Venture Competition & Expo
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First Place, $30,000 winner: Lunch Box Cards Co. |
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Second Place, $2,500 winner: Bobica Bars Bobica Bars offer the world's first superfood glazed; high antioxidant granola bar, with unique health benefits for everyone to enjoy. When most people think of superfoods like açaí and pitaya we think of these delicious frozen fruits that are eaten in a smoothie bowl. They’re not portable, convenient, and quite honestly not very good for you in smoothie bowl form. You can’t even stay in the heat without it melting. That all changes now with bobica bars! Now you can optimize superfood health benefits during any physical activity. You can take Bobica Bars snowboarding in some deep powder or to the beach in the blazing sun. Parents now have a quick healthy snack for their kids or themselves! |
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Third Place, $1000 winner: Circlez Circlez is a mobile app company bridging the gap between social media and productivity. Circlez is refreshing the current productivity app space and incorporating tried-and-true methods of accomplishing goals. |
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Honorable Mention: Finn |
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Honorable Mention: Flo Good Technologies |
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People's Choice: RUFit |
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Most Promising New Venture: Social MarketSimplified |
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Most Promising New Venture: Cannabis Commercialization Green Grow High Yield Returns
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Most Promising New Venture: CPG TerraTackle |
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Most Promising New Venture: Service Growan |
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Most Promising New Venture: Technology Finn Finance |
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Honorable Mention: Bobica Bars Bobica Bars offer the world's first superfood glazed; high antioxidant granola bar, with unique health benefits for everyone to enjoy. When most people think of superfoods like açaí and pitaya we think of these delicious frozen fruits that are eaten in a smoothie bowl. They’re not portable, convenient, and quite honestly not very good for you in smoothie bowl form. You can’t even stay in the heat without it melting. That all changes now with bobica bars! Now you can optimize superfood health benefits during any physical activity. You can take Bobica Bars snowboarding in some deep powder or to the beach in the blazing sun. Parents now have a quick healthy snack for their kids or themselves! |
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Honorable Mention: TerraTackle |
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2025 Project Nest Competition Winners
Scholarship Winners
| William G. Rohrer Scholarship |
Selina Daywah |
| William G. Rohrer Scholarship | Raine Farinas |
| William G. Rohrer Scholarship | Ryan Monesmith |
| William G. Rohrer Scholarship | Ariana Barrett |
| William G. Rohrer Scholarship | Anika Young |
| William G. Rohrer Scholarship |
Vincent Corona |
| William G. Rohrer Scholarship |
Krisha Patel |
| William G. Rohrer Scholarship |
Andrew Fox |
| Leo C. Beebe Scholarship |
Sadia Islam |
| Leo C. Beebe Scholarship | 
Joshua Denny |
| Leo C. Beebe Scholarship |
Ryan McGrath |
| RCOB Annual Scholarship |
Jennifer Hicken |
| RCOB Annual Scholarship |
Heydi Yunga |
| RCOB Annual Scholarship |
Nicholas Giannattasio |
| Richard Craver Scholarship |
Brielle Eck'Art |
| Kevin and Lisa Crichton Endowed Scholarship |
Emma Margolies |
| Cumberland Insurance Group Scholarship |
Alex Lam |
| Christopher M. DeMayo Endowed Scholarship |
Hailey Sacco |
| Christopher M. DeMayo Endowed Scholarship |
Nijel Perry |
| Gene D'Orazio Annual Scholarship in Business |
Arpita Adhikari |
| Sunny Dublick Annual Scholarship in Marketing |
Marina Demidova |
| Eagle Management Group Scholarship |
Moshe Smolanoff |
| Eagle Wealth Scholarship |
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| Sharon Edwards Scholarship |
Bimarsh Sapkota |
| Sharon Edwards Scholarship |
Valentina Giannattasio |
| Entrepreneurial Advocate Scholarship |
Harshaila Saini |
| Entrepreneurial Advocate Scholarship |
Addison Deckert |
| DCI Group Young Innovator Award Scholarship |
Harshaila Saini |
| Neal Asbury Annual Scholarship in Entrepreneurship |
Dalila Velazquez Mendez |
| Calabrese Family Scholarship |
Madison Miller |
| Anthony J. Galvin Scholarship |
Eritzahy Moran Carro |
| Anthony J. Galvin Scholarship |
Joseph Rozier |
| Adam Schleifman Accounting and Finance Scholarship |
Olivia Sciancalepore |
| Holman Automotive Group Scholarship |
Despoina Pesiridou |
| Blaise Iaconelli Management Information Systems Scholarship |
Aastha Joshi |
| Robert D. Lynch MBA Scholarship | 
Lauwinda Cherilus |
| Management Institute-Foundation Scholarship |
Carlos Gaviria |
| Management Institute-Foundation Scholarship |
Grace Hardiman |
| Management Institute-Foundation Scholarship |
Julia Richards |
| Marie T. Holland Entrepreneurship Scholarship |
Jasmin Hall |
| Edward Remster Entrepreneurial Endowed Scholarship |
Amanda Kaiser |
| Gerald Shreiber Scholarship |
Aaron McGarvey |
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Gerald Shreiber Scholarship |
Eliacim Cardona |
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Gerald Shreiber Scholarship |
Darby Blades |
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Tully Family Annual Scholarship |
Sophia Hibbs |
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Tully Family Annual Scholarship |
Jordan Kuper |
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Matthew Uhl Entrepreneurship Scholarship |
David Dunkerson |
| Sean and Danielle McCarthy Scholarship |
Jacob Lyko |
| Sean Walters Professional Sales Endowed Scholarship |
Madison Schulz |
| Sandra R. Mozze-Smith Scholarship in Accounting |
Asriyel Shaw |
| Robert and Deana Palmer Scholarship in Business |
Ayushi Joshi |
| Dr. Robert Pritchard Scholarship |
Amit Prabhu |
| Dr. Robert Pritchard Scholarship |
Taiwo Bamidele-Sanni |
| Dr. George Romeo Scholarship |
John Zerillo |
| Rob and Angela Sontz Scholarship |
Joshua Bradley |
| Marc de la Rosa Business Arts Scholarship |
Bethany Oliveri |
| Mark Spinelli Scholarship |
Joshua Bradley |
| McHugh Family Scholarship |
Nicholas Liantonio |
| Howard F. Beckwith, ll and Rachel A. Beckwith Endowed Scholarship |
Ahlani Still |
| Emerson Group Scholarship |
La'Rissa Thomas |
| Kramer Beverage Annual Scholarship |
Erin Doyle |
| Robert F. and Mary A. Sweeney Endowed Scholarship in Business |
Hailey Sacco |
| Vanguard Adjusters Group Scholarship in Business |
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| Verna Family Annual Scholarship |
Joshua Liss |
| WatchDog Planning Annual Scholarship |
Despoina Pesiridou |
| WilkinGuttenplan Scholarship |
Jared Ruppert |
| Tanika Wilson MBA Annual Scholarship in Business |
Barbara Lockbaum |
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