Three standout College of Business students were selected for 2024 LIFE Awards. Each award requires an application or nomination, a recommendation from UA leadership, and demonstrated academic excellence, personal integrity, and civic and social responsibility. Annually, the University of Akron's Department for Student Life awards selects the award winners from a crowded field of nominees.

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 A-Key Blue winner:

Nicholas Maricocchi, Financial Management

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.

Congratulations to A-Key Gold winners:

Natalie Gardner, Accounting, with an Entrepreneurship minor
Jacquelynn Scheatzle, Supply Chain & Operations Management; Human Resources Management

Alumni Association Student Recognition Award:

The University of Akron Alumni Association represents more than 180,000 alumni worldwide. These alumni carry a longstanding tradition of excellence, service, and commitment to the campus community and beyond. The UA Alumni Association Student Recognition Award is presented annually to students who honor these values and do their utmost for the UA community.

Many congratulations to:

Jacquelynn Scheatzle, Supply Chain & Operations Management; Human Resources Management

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 (academic success and engagement, involvement on campus, and community-based activities).

Congratulations to College of Business student:

Jacquelynn Scheatzle, Supply Chain & Operations Management; Human Resources Management

For a list of all 2024 LIFE Awards and their descriptions, visit: LIFE Awards 2024 — Award Descriptions.
More information about The University of Akron LIFE Awards can be found here.