2026 Beta Alpha Psi Annual Meeting Recap

Forward Together. Stronger Tomorrow.

Thank you to everyone who joined the 2026 Annual Meeting and participated in our competitions. We’re proud to share the list of winners and extend our gratitude to the sponsors whose support made these achievements possible.

Thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors for their support of the 2026 Annual Meeting

Competition Winners

Best Practices
Sponsored by Deloitte LLP

Collaboration and Unity

• First place – University at Buffalo, Zeta Theta chapter
• Second place - Georgia College & State University, Lambda Phi chapter
• Third place - Indiana University East, Omicron Zeta chapter

Innovation and Progress

• First place – Monash University, Xi Epsilon chapter
• Second place – Farleigh Dickinson University, Nu Sigma chapter
• Third place - University of Auckland, the Auckland chapter

Sustainability

• First place – University of Auckland, the Auckland chapter
• Second place – The University of Tampa, Lambda Beta chapter
• Third place - University of South Florida, Delta Gamma chapter

Project Run With It
Sponsored by Baker Tilly Foundation

Digital Harbor Foundation
Team A6

• Calista Castellanos, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
• Isaias Mendoza, University of Nevada, Reno
• Miriam Ledlow, University of Texas at Tyler

Hon's Honey
Team B6

• Kaitlyn Niestockel, Elon University
• Kieran Percival, Bowling Green State University
• Melanie Patterson, Georgia Southern University
• Yesica Venegas, Boise State University

Junior Achievement of Central Maryland
Team C3

• Kailey Johnson, Boise State University
• Tyler Bukstel, Florida International University
• Matthew Brooks, University of Texas at Tyler
• Elias Raimondi-Elliot, Ithaca College

EY Leadership Award Final Round Winners
Sponsored by EY

• First Place – Fordham University, Alpha Omega chapter
• Second Place – Monash University, Xi Epsilon chapter
• Third Place – Swinburne University of Technology, Xi Sigma chapter
• Third Place – University of Auckland, The Auckland chapter 
• Third Place – Drake University, Gamma Mu chapter

Community Impact Activity

Beta Alpha Psi chapters created engaging financial literacy presentations that combined entrepreneurship with core accounting concepts, demonstrating how accounting can be taught through creative, real-world storytelling. The winning presentation, along with four honorable mentions, will be shared with high schools throughout the greater Baltimore area, helping inspire the next generation of business leaders.

• First Place – University of Texas at Tyler, Mu Kappa chapter
• Second Place – Florida International University, Eta Iota chapter
• Third Place – Temple University, Alpha Phi chapter
• Third Place - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Xi Pi chapter
• Third Place -  Washington State University, Delta Epsilon chapter
• Honorable Mention - Boise State University, Eta Psi chapter
• Honorable Mention - University of Auckland, The Auckland chapter

Platinum Challenge Award Winners
Sponsored by KPMG 

Congratulations to all award-winning chapters

10 Chapters

133 Chapters

28 Chapters

Congratulations to the Platinum Challenge Award Winners!

2026 Platinum Challenge Videos

Boise State University - Zeta Psi chapter

Florida International University - Eta Iota chapter

Iowa State University - Iota Beta chapter

Monash University - Xi Epsilon chapter

The University of Auckland - The Auckland chapter

University of Mississippi - Alpha Theta chapter

The University of Sydney - Lambda Omega chapter

University of Central Florida - Epsilon Gamma chapter

University of South Florida - Delta Gamma chapter

University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Alpha Lambda chapter

Award Winners

	President's Award Dr. Susanne O'Callaghan, CPA (Inactive), CIA (Inactive) Accounting Professor Pace University Iota Lambda Chapter
	Lifetime Service Award Scott McQuillan Deloitte LLP
	Medal of Inspiration Award Sponsored by AICPA Foundation Angela Oronoz, Florida International University Eta Iota chapter
	Outstanding Dean Award Dean Giorgio Gotti, Ph.D. Dean of the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Nominated by the Lambda Psi chapter
	Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award Sponsored by RSM US LLP Timothy Baker California State University, Fresno Nominated by the Gamma Omicron chapter
	Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award Sponsored by RSM US LLP Dr. Leslie Blix Sam Houston State University Nominated by the Kappa Mu chapter
	Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award Sponsored by RSM US LLP Michael J. Bootsma, J.D., LL.M., CPA, CMA Iowa State University Nominated by the Iota Beta chapter
	Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award Sponsored by RSM US LLP Dr. Johnna Murray University of Missouri St. Louis Nominated by the Gamma Psi chapter

IRS VITA Platinum Destination Award

More than 1,000 returns prepared

• Boise State University, Zeta Psi chapter
• California State University, Long Beach, Gamma Omega chapter

IRS VITA Gold Destination Award

Between 601–1,000 returns prepared

• Brigham Young University, Gamma Alpha chapter
• San Francisco State University, Beta Chi chapter
• University at Buffalo, Zeta Theta chapter
• University of Utah, Epsilon Xi chapter

IRS VITA Bronze Destination Award

301–600 returns prepared

• California State University, Los Angeles, Beta Lambda chapter
• Creighton University, Alpha Nu chapter
• Idaho State University, Eta Lambda chapter
• University of Central Arkansas, Theta Lambda chapter
• University of West Florida, Iota Phi chapter

IRS VITA Silver Destination Award

Up to 300 returns prepared

• Drake University, Gamma Mu chapter
• Marist University, Lambda Eta chapter
• Marshall University, Kappa Phi chapter
• Murray State University, Epsilon Nu chapter
• University of Massachusetts Amherst, Delta Nu chapter
• University of Missouri–St. Louis, Gamma Psi chapter
• University of Mount Saint Vincent, Omicron Lambda chapter
• University of North Georgia, Nu Gamma chapter
• Utah State University, Delta Omega chapter