Thank you to everyone who attended the 2022 Annual Meeting and who participated in one of the competitions! Below you will find a list of competition and award winners.
Beta Alpha Psi is grateful to all our sponsors for their contributions and support of the below competitions and recognitions.
To learn more about Beta Alpha Psi's Giving Back in the Next 100 Initative, click here.
Competition Winners
Best Practices - sponsored by Deloitte LLP
The Art of Change
1st Place: University of Arkansas, Alpha Iota chapter
2nd Place: University at Buffalo, Zeta Theta chapter
3rd Place: California State Univesity Fullerton, Delta Beta chapter
The Art of Teaming
1st Place: University of Technology Sydney, Upsilon Tau Sigma chapter
2nd Place: Utah Valley University, Mu Pi chapter
3rd Place: Portland State University, Epsilon Alpha chapter
The Art of Engagement
1st Place: University of Central Arkansas, Theta Lambda chapter
2nd Place: University of Technology Sydney, Upsilon Tau Sigma chapter
3rd Place: Iowa State University, Iota Beta chapter
Project Run With It - sponsored by Moss Adams LLP
Not for Profit: ALPFA - Association of Latino Professionals for America
Team A-3
Rob Barnes, Idaho State University, Eta Lambda chapter
Christian Habkouk, The University of Sydney, Lambda Omega chapter
Jingwen Ou, Ithaca College, Mu Alpha chapter
Clare Bargender, University of Wisconsin La Crosse, Iota Upsilon chapter
Team B-5
Michael Cunada, University of Central Florida, Epsilon Gamma chapter
Elizabeth Pendlebury, University of South Florida, Delta Gamma chapter
Kaysten Thomas, Western Kentucky University, Eta Omicron chapter
2022 Gold Challenge - sponsored by KPMG Foundation
University of Nevada Las Vegas, Theta Omicron chapter
Florida International University, Eta Iota chapter
The University of Sydney, Lambda Omega chapter
University of Technology Sydney, Upsilon Tau Sigma chapter
University of South Florida, Delta Gamma chapter
2022 Superior & Distinguished Chapters sponsored by KPMG Foundation
Gold - 5
Superior - 108
Distinguished - 41
VITA Perseverance Award Recipients
Boise State University, Zeta Psi chapter
Creighton University, Alpha Nu chapter
Murray State University, Epsilon Nu chapter
San Francisco State University, Beta Chi chapter
Washington University in St. Louis, Nu Iota chapter
University of North Georgia, Nu Gamma chapter
Valdosta State University, Mu Zeta chapter
Award Winners
President's Award
Valerie Wendt
CPA Product Manager, Gleim Publications
KPMG Bernard J. Milano Lifetime Service Award
Rita Grant, Past President, 2022
EY Inclusive Leadership Award Final Round Winners
First place – Western Kentucky University, Eta Omicron chapter
Second place – The University of Sydney, Lambda Omega chapter
Third place – University of Massachusetts Amherst, Delta Nu chapter
Third place – University of Washington Bothell, Mu Psi chapter
Third place – Stonehill College, Mu Omega chapter
Business Information Professional of the Year (BIPOY) - sponsored by IMA
Education:
Dr. Ron Tilden, Professor Emeritus, School of Business - University of Washington Bothell Nominated by University of Washington Bothell, Mu Psi chapter (award presented virtually)
Professional Services:
Emily Signorelli - Director, Brown Edwards Nominated by Marshall University, Kappa Phi chapter (award presented in-person)
Industry and Government:
Jeffrey S. Sallet - Investigations & Compliance Partner, EY, Forensic & Integrity Services Nominated by the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Delta Nu chapter (award presented in-person)
Medal of Inspiration Award - sponsored by the AICPA
Stephanie Ruiz, University of Miami, Beta Xi chapter
2022 Outstanding Dean Award Video
Dean Michael B. Hargis, Ph.D., College of Business, University of Central Arkansas, Theta Lambda chapter
Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award - sponsored by RSM US LLP
Eddie Nabors, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Delta Chi chapter
Benjamin Silliman, St. John's University Staten Island, Kappa Zeta chapter
Xiaoyan Cheng, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Gamma Kappa chapter
Thomas Hayes, University of Arkansas, Alpha Iota chapter
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