Fisher celebrates top accounting students at spring awards banquet
The Fisher School of Accounting recognized its top students at the spring awards banquet on April 17, held at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center. Allison Hinaman (MAcc ’25) was named the Chrislynn Freed Master of Accounting Outstanding Student of the Year, the highest honor awarded to a Fisher student.
“I felt so proud and grateful,” Hinaman said. “This distinction is such a big honor, and it means so much to be recognized for my hard work throughout my time in this program.”
“This award feels like a culmination of my college experience and the perfect way to celebrate my accomplishments as my time at UF comes to an end,” she said. “I was able to speak with Chrislynn Freed at the banquet, and she is such an impressive woman. I carry this award with pride knowing that it holds her legacy, and it serves as further motivation to represent the Fisher School well in all that I do.”
Hinaman will graduate in May 2025 and begin her career with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in Norwalk, Connecticut, as part of their one-year Postgraduate Technical Assistant (PTA) program.
“I am so thankful that the Fisher School nominated me and supported me throughout my journey applying to the FASB PTA program. I feel incredibly honored and excited to get to participate in such a prestigious program,” Hinaman said.
Reflecting on her preparation, Hinaman credits the Fisher School’s rigorous curriculum and supportive community.
“This program provides us with a strong foundation of technical knowledge in so many areas of accounting, and we also hone our research, communication, and teamwork abilities through various cases and group projects,” she said. “I feel prepared for my future endeavors knowing that I have built up a wealth of knowledge and skills during my time at Fisher.”
The Fisher School also recognizes several other students for their accomplishments. The complete list of winners is below.
Scholarships and Fellowships
Fisher MACC Fellowship
Jathan Barr
Brayden Dam
Emily Lu
Emily Odza
Don Miller Fifth Year Accounting Scholarship
Katie Wiley
William E. Crown, Jr. Fellowship
Mackenzie Cooley
Jasmine Crockett
Timothy Song
Alejandra Tocabens
Glenn Freed Master of Accounting Fellowship
Shirley Antonyprakash
Richard E. Darby Accounting Scholarship
Antonin Bolger
Jennifer Duong
Sarah Krause
Rachel Pinkus
Robert N. Lowe, Jr. Family Accounting Scholarship
Brayden Ballard
Ava Carter
Mickey Kwa
Ashley Moskowitz
Avalon Voorberg
Jacalyn Woodford
Lillian Wuthrich
Haft Family Accounting Scholarship
Ashley Landreth
Batson-Siegel Accounting Scholarship
Rian Hanson
Sydni Starling
Gina Babicz Memorial Fellowship
Alexa Pamatat
Jim and Sandy Wadsworth Scholarship
Jordan Fine
Tressa Fuller
Sofia Naon
Ralph W. Miller Scholarship
Sarah Eisenberg
Matthew Goodman
Gerson, Preston and Company, CPA Fellowship
Jenna Kidd
Samuel Rosenthal
Joseph F. And Theresa A. Cannella Family Master’s In Accounting Scholarship
Nikole Kale
Olivia Roberts
Sharon and David Apseloff Accounting Scholarship
Carmel Ben David
Karla Colon Ortiz
Isabella Galang
Amanda Spenard
Leland M. Reiner Memorial Scholarship
Erik Christensen
Jerome Schine Accounting Scholarship
Eleanor Rollings
Averett Accounting Scholarship
Ethan Morantz
Gerard and Nancy Arsenault Family Master of Accounting Scholarship
Sarah Louis
Kevin Michael and Sandra Mann Davis Family Scholarship
Nathan Lubow
Joey Roldan
Reya Sequeira
The Barbara Jean Raskin Award for the Advancement of Women in the Accounting Profession
Anna Jurado
Michael Cook Student Leadership Award
Beta Alpha Psi President
Brianna Alvarez
Ed Triplett Student Leadership Award
National Association of Black Accountants President
Samira Gage
Florida Students of Accounting Council President
James Walter
Chrislynn Freed Master of Accounting
Outstanding Student of the Year
Allison Hinaman
J. Michael Cook Excellence in Teaching Award
Dan Rimkus
