Among the recipients for this year's University of Akron LIFE Awards, a number of College of Business students and organizations were selected for demonstrating excellence, integrity, and civic and social responsibility. Each award requires an application or nomination, as well as a recommendation from UA leadership. The students selected as award recipients are chosen by members of The University of Akron's Department for Student Life.

A-Key Blue:

The A-Key Blue Award is presented annually to undergraduate students that demonstrate academic success and active involvement on campus. Students must meet minimum GPA standards and consistently retain full-time student status throughout their college career. The College of Business congratulates the following winners:

Shareef Awadallah, International Business major, Supply Chain minor
Annamarie Nedeljkovic, Marketing & Business Data Analytics
Jacquelynn Scheatzle, Supply Chain major, Human Resources second major

A-Key Gold:

The A-Key Gold Award is presented annually to undergraduate students that distinguish themselves as some of this university's most actively involved student leaders and academic achievers. Students must meet minimum GPA standards and consistently retain full-time student status throughout their college career. One College of Business major was selected for this award category. Congratulations to:

Xavier Zup, Information Systems major

Good Neighbor of the Year:

The Department of Student Life Exceptional Civic Engagement Award is presented annually to a student that had become distinguished in a civic engagement accomplishment and has contributed significantly to the betterment of the campus community and/or the community beyond the UA campus. To be eligible, the undergraduate student must maintain high academic standards and retain full-time status. We are pleased to announce that this year's student winner is a College of Business student. Many congratulations to:

James (JP) Garchar, International Business major, Supply Chain minor with Esports Business Certificate

Rupert Latture Memorial Award:

The Omicron Delta Kappa Rupert Latture Memorial Award is presented annually to a student or alumnus of The University of Akron for the initiative set forth in being the founder of an organization on this campus that is flourishing and shows promise of a productive future. This award was established in memory of Rupert Latture, a man who envisioned a society in which leaders from all facets of university life could come together and positively impact the university and society. This year's winner is one of our outstanding student organizations. We applaud the efforts and growth of:

Sport Analytics and Business Association (SABA)

Top 10 Senior:

The Top 10 Senior Award is presented annually to ten senior students who show quality, depth, and breadth of involvement in a variety of campus, athletic, and/or community activities. Students also must show high scholastic achievement. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be in good standing, have completed at least 90 credit hours, and their anticipated graduation date must be May, August or December of the current academic year. This award requires 3 letters of recommendation, and we're so happy that 20% of this year's selected seniors are College of Business students. We honor the outstanding student careers of this year's winners:

James (JP) Garchar, International Business major, Supply Chain minor with Esports Business Certificate
Xavier Zup, Information Systems major

For a list of all 2023 LIFE Awards and their descriptions, visit: LIFE Awards 2023 — Award Descriptions.
More information about The University of Akron LIFE Awards can be found here.