Heavener students honored for leadership and service at Gator Globes award ceremony
The Heavener School of Business inducted two students into the Heavener Hall of Fame and awarded three students the Distinction in Leadership and Service Award at the annual Heavener Gator Globes award banquet.
Aarsh Chokshi (BSBA ’24) and Sophia Castellanos (BSBA ’24) are the latest students to be inducted into the Heavener Hall of Fame, an honor reserved for undergraduate business students who have shown exceptional leadership and achievement through their activities and scholarship while members of the college community. Eligible students must have a minimum 3.5 UF GPA and be in good standing with the university. Students are also judged on scholarship, campus leadership, campus involvement and service to the Warrington College of Business or the University of Florida.
Katherine Gaucher (BSBA ’23, MIB ’24), Anna Haydostian (BSBA ’24) and Kyla Martin (BSBA ’24) received the Distinction in Leadership and Service Award, an award presented to students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to the college through participation in student organizations and other experiential learning programs. The students are recognized for their strong commitment to the college and the significant positive impact they have made on their fellow Business Gators.
Aarsh Chokshi will graduate with his undergraduate degree in finance this year. During his time at Warrington, he has undertaken roles in sales, consulting and finance through various internships. He has also boosted his professional experience by founding and serving as the co-president of multiple sales and consulting clubs on campus. After graduation, he anticipates beginning a consulting role at Oliver Wyman.
Sophia Castellanos also graduates this year, finishing her undergraduate degree in information systems. In addition to her studies, she has completed internships in data analysis, finance, management and strategy and demonstrated her leadership skills through mentorship and her service as the president of UF Florida Women in Business, a professional development organization. After graduation, she will begin working as an operations analyst for The Walt Disney Company.
Katherine Gaucher finishes her graduate degree in international business this year. While at Warrington, she has held leadership positions in many campus organizations, completed multiple internships, both nationally and abroad, and served as the finance vice president of the UF Panhellenic Council and as executive director of the Warrington Welcome.
Kyla Martin graduates with her undergraduate degree in information systems this year. She has been employed by many of the banks where she interned and has held leadership positions at the Florida Leadership Academy, UF Career Connections Center and UF Florida Women in Business. After graduation, she aims to continue her career track into banking, securities and investments.
The Heavener School of Business also recognized the following students and student organizations for their leadership and service at the Heavener Gator Globes event:
CAPitalizer of the Year
Olivia Kenningham
Distinguished Service to Business Undergraduate Mentorship Program
Sofia Rizzo
Dylan Melby
Florida Leadership Academy Horace Tucker Leadership Award
Caroline Boulris
Global Business Society Leadership Award
William L. Butterworth
Heavener Leadership Challenge Dave Sullivan Award
Evan Kerr
International Programs Student Ambassadors Leadership Award
Isabela Kunigk
Iron Diplomat Award
Derek Fletcher
Warrington Welcome Pinnacle Peer Leader
Jasmine Glover
Leadership Development Program Team Leader of the Year
Matthew Selbach
Virginia Maurer Business Ethics Student of the Year
Katherine A. Bi-Ji
Heavener Program Leader of the Year
Ella McIntyre
Heavener Peer Advisor of the Year
Ellie Kunze
Heavener Program Advisor of the Year
Stephanie Fajre
Heavener Program of the Year
Warrington Diplomats
Outstanding Event of the Year
Warrington Welcome Peer Leaders
Bright Idea Award
Warrington Welcome Peer Leaders
Global Business Society
Most Improved Student Organization
Florida Women in Business
New Student Organization of the Year
Product Space
Student Organization of the year
American Marketing Association
Student Organization Officer of the Year
Adam Goga
Student Organization Advisor of the Year
On behalf of the Heavener School of Business, congratulations to all the award winners!
