Second annual MBA Awards recognize values
The second annual MBA Awards, held Wednesday, April 27, recognized first and second year students who exemplify Mason Values:
As a global citizen and member of the Mason community, I embrace the following values:
Respect and responsibility for self and others
A spirit of generosity
A life dedicated to inquisitive learning and development
My words, actions, and relationships will demonstrate my commitment to these values within the program and throughout my life.
The idea for the awards was conceived last year by MBA students who wanted to honor their peers for success outside of the classroom. This is the second year that MBA Awards were given.
Assistant Dean Jim Olver said, "Both classes have great students who have taken leadership roles, both formally and informally. What’s heart-warming is the number of different students in each class who have received nominations and testimonials from their classmates."
Second Year Awards
Mason Blaze the Path Leadership Award: Brittney Mitchell
This award recognizes an individual who has exemplified excellence in leadership while at Mason. Leadership traits include, but are not limited to, being a self-starter, motivating others to leave the program in a better place than it is currently, working to resolve conflict, and developing bonds within the Mason community.
"Brittney has been positive in all the solutions she suggests. She's the first to encourage people to get involved. She's been a great leader and advocate for the school and all that it can provide."
Mason Community Contributor Award: Sarah Abreu and Rhonda Horton
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This award recognizes an individual who works diligently to build and foster the Mason MBA community through his/her attitude, time, support, ideas, and effort.
"Sarah has put an amazing amount of time into the program. Through MBAA and beyond she has made my experience at Mason richer. She has a great can-do attitude and never falls short when she makes a commitment."
"Rhonda, as the Social Chair, has had the most direct influence over the process of building and fostering the Mason community through outside-of-school events. She also has a great, positive attitude, and she's always present at the MBAA General Meetings. She's the perfect recipient for the Community Contributor Award."
Mason Outstanding Service Award: Ed Moran
This award recognizes an individual who has dedicated numerous community hours to the community and have rallied others to contribute.
"How many countless hours did Ed Moran spend making Yorktown Victory Run the best ever community service event and raising funds for a cause? Especially when a government shutdown appeared imminent and a back up plan was required the final two days leading up to the event? He did it all without any complaints."
Mason Gold Standard Award: Kim Johnson
This award recognizes an individual who contributes to someone else's development unselfishly. This individual provides personal commitments to students with constructive feedback, mentoring time, and academic assistance.
"Kim has been a great support to many students who are actively involved in activities beyond just academics. She has worked personally with several international students to help them understand the American culture for their personal and professional growth."
First Year Awards
Mason Blaze the Path Leadership Award: Steve Halasz and JD Waterman
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This award recognizes an individual who has exemplified excellence in leadership while at Mason. Leadership traits include, but are not limited to, being a self-starter, motivating others to leave the program in a better place than it is currently, working to resolve conflict, and developing bonds within the Mason community.
"Steve dedicated his time and demonstrated tact and integrity in a number of occasions as classmate and as a first year representative. Handled some sensitive subjects with objectivity and brought a conclusion to all involved parties."
"JD constantly motivates others to contribute and help others in the community."
Mason Community Contributor Award: Scott Sherman
This award recognizes an individual who works diligently to build and foster the Mason MBA community through his/her attitude, time, support, ideas, and effort.
"Scott has given tirelessly to the Mason community. He participates in all of our events and supports us."
Mason Outstanding Service Award: Vibha Singhania
This award recognizes an individual who has dedicated numerous community hours to the community and have rallied others to contribute.
"There are few organizations I can think of the Vibha is not involved in. She gives her all to the service projects she is on and provides great insight to help make the events successful."
Mason Gold Standard Award: Dana Rasheed
This award recognizes an individual who contributes to someone else's development unselfishly. This individual provides personal commitments to students with constructive feedback, mentoring time, and academic assistance.
"I feel Dana has definitely committed himself to the development of his classmates in any way he can."
Mason Outstanding Mentorship Award: Kim JohnsonThis award recognizes a second year student who has contributed the greatest to your overall experience. First year students nominate a second year for this award.
"Kim has continued to give me the inside scoop on Mason, and has always been wonderful when I need assistance figuring out CAM's or just chatting while at MBA events. She is wonderfully outgoing, and has a very professional presence and is lots of fun to be around. I think she has been a mentor to quite a few first year students as well as me, and she definitely deserves a reward for all of her helpful advice!"
First Year Module Contributor Awards
Module 3
- Jack Burke
- Akiko Onishi
- John Turner
- Mark Walkley
- Tim Yewcic
Module 2
- Meredith Bagdazian
- Patricia Datta
- Dana Rasheed
- Mark Walkley
- John Turner
Module 1
- Corey Evert
- JD Waterman
- Dana Rasheed
- Vibha Singhania
- John Turner
