2023 Annual Meeting Recap

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2023 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.

Competition Winners

Best Practices - sponsored by Deloitte LLP

• Reimagine Leadership & Collaboration
  • 1st Place: Ohio Northern University, Mu Delta chapter
  • 2nd Place: Monash University, Xi Epsilon chapter
  • 3rd Place: University of South Florida, Delta Gamma chapter
• Reimagine Community Service
  • 1st Place: University at Buffalo, Zeta Theta chapter
  • 2nd Place: Salisbury University, Iota Pi chapter
  • 3rd Place: Monash University, Xi Epsilon chapter
• Reimagine Career Aspirations
  • 1st Place: Swinburne University of Technology, Xi Sigma chapter
  • 2nd Place: University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Delta Omicron chapter
  • 3rd Place: University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Eta Alpha chapter

Project Run With It - sponsored by Moss Adams LLP

Opportunity Village - Case A 

Team 2

• Kate Dittman, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Gamma Kappa chapter
• Madison Kuntz, Univeristy of Arkansas, Alpha Iota chapter
• Greg Oh, Seattle University, Delta Eta chapter
• Peter Zamora, Swinburne University of Technology, Xi Sigma chapter

Opportunity Village - Case B

Team 6

• Claren Dunn, Boise State University, Zeta Psi chapter
• Utkarsh Maini, Ithaca College, Mu Alpha chapter
• Sara McGinnis, Western Illinois University, Zeta Beta chapter
• Jennifer Smith, Georgia Southern University, Zeta Delta chapter

S.A.F.E. House

Team 5

• • Mitchell Dorling, Monash University, Xi Epsilon chapter
  • Mansi Ghela, Valdosta State University, Mu Zeta chapter
  • Seth Turman, Texas State University, Kappa Eta chapter

2023 Community Impact Day Recognition

Funnel Awesomeness Award Winners

• Boise State University, Zeta Psi chapter
• University of Alabama at Birmingham, Delta Chi chapter

School Supply Kit Fundraiser Challenge Winner

• Florida Gulf Coast University, Mu Lambda chapter

2023 Gold Challenge - sponsored by KPMG Foundation

Western Kentucky University, Eta Omicron chapter

The University of Alabama, Alpha Beta chapter

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Florida International University, Eta Iota chapter

Monash University, Xi Epsilon chapter

The University of Sydney, Lambda Omega chapter

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University of South Florida, Delta Gamma chapter

University of Central Arkansas, Theta Lambda chapter

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Boise State University, Zeta Psi chapter 

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Salisbury University, Iota Pi chapter 

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University of Technology Sydney, Upsilon Tau Sigma chapter 

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• Gold - 10
• Superior - 123
• Distinguished - 29

Award Winners

President's Award

• Danielle Bradley, MGOCPAs
• McKenzie Gravitt, CPA, Hershey Milton School
• Bonnie Villarreal, former Project Run With It coordinator and former advisor, Utah State University, Delta Omega chapter

EY Inclusive Leadership Award Final Round Winners

• First place – The University of Sydney, Lambda Omega chapter
• Second place – Seattle University, Delta Eta chapter
• Third place – Stonehill College, Mu Omega chapter
• Third place – University of Massachusetts Amherst, Delta Nu chapter
• Third place – University of Nevada Las Vegas, Theta Omicron chapter

Business Information Professional of the Year (BIPOY) - sponsored by IMA

Education:

Dr. Anthony Bucaro, Case Western Reserve, Pi chapter (award presented virtually)

Link to virtual award presentation: https://vimeo.com/848107759

Professional Services:

April M. Stokes, CPA, Shareholder, Merki & Associates, P.C.
Nominated by the University of North Texas, Beta Pi chapter (award presented in-person)

Industry and Government:

Michael Van De Loo, CPA, Managing Director, Andersen
Nominated by Manhattan College, Lambda Pi chapter (award presented in-person)  

Medal of Inspiration Award - sponsored by the AICPA & CIMA

Alyssa Gorman, Western Kentucky University, Eta Omicron chapter

2023 Outstanding Dean Award 

Dean Michael Hartline, Ph.D., Florida State University, Beta Rho chapter

Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award - sponsored by RSM US LLP

• Rose Hu, University at Buffalo, Zeta Theta chapter
• Jennifer Cainas, University of South Florida, Delta Gamma chapter
• Rachel Gambol, The University of Tampa, Lambda Beta chapter
• Ann Stott, Ohio University, Alpha Kappa chapter

Dean's List Award Winners

• Marshall Barbosa, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Xi Phi chapter
• Karla Martinez, The University of Memphis, Gamma Chi chapter

VITA Awards

Small Chapters - Return Preparation

• Washington State University Vancouver, Nu Theta chapter

Small Chapters – Volunteerism

• Marshall University, Kappa Phi chapter
• San Francisco State University, Beta Chi chapter
• Washington University in St. Louis, Nu Iota chapter
• Valdosta State University, Mu Zeta chapter

Mid-level Chapters – Return Preparation

• California State University Long Beach, Gamma Omega chapter

Mid-level Chapters – Volunteerism

• Creighton University, Alpha Nu chapter

Large Chapters – Return Preparation

• California State University Northridge, Epsilon Chi chapter

Large Chapters – Volunteerism

• SUNY Oswego, Lambda Zeta chapter

2023 VITA Return Preparation Recipients

• Grand Valley State University, Kappa Beta chapter
• Wichita State University, Epsilon Tau chapter
• Utah State University, Delta Omega chapter
• The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Xi Phi chapter
• University of Oregon, Beta chapter
• University of North Georgia, Mu Gamma chapter
• University of Michigan – Dearborn, Kappa Sigma chapter
• University of Louisiana at Monroe, Eta Sigma chapter
• University of Kentucky, Alpha Mu chapter
• Colorado State University, Gamma Tau chapter
• University of Central Missouri, Iota Mu chapter
• University of Central Arkansas, Theta Lambda Chapter
• Tennessee State University, Mu Theta chapter
• Temple University, Alpha Phi chapter

Congratulations to all the winners!