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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.