School of Hospitality

Student Achievement Awards

School of Hospitality graduates have the opportunity to be awarded the following Hospitality Student Achievement Awards at Commencement:

Hospitality Faculty Award – presented to the graduate who demonstrates academic achievement and exemplifies professionalism and a commitment to excellence in Hospitality.
Chef John Folse Excellence in Hospitality Award – presented to the student who demonstrates Chef Folse's commitment to being a positive role model for the hospitality industry, work and scholastic excellence, stewardship of personal and professional resources, respect for self and others, and sharing the School of Hospitality's mission of exemplifying and promoting excellence, opportunity, and leadership in hospitality education.
Chef Leah Chase Excellence in Hospitality Award – presented to the non-traditional student who demonstrates Chef Chase's commitment to: being a positive role model for the hospitality industry; work and scholastic excellence; stewardship of personal and professional resources; respect for self and others; sharing the School of Hospitality's mission of exemplifying and promoting excellence, opportunity, and leadership in hospitality education.

The School of Hospitality proudly recognizes the following students who have received commencement awards:

Eric Lynch, Culinary Arts & Systems
Chef John Folse Excellence in Hospitality Award

Christopher Grove, Culinary Arts & Systems
Hospitality Faculty Award

James Miller, Culinary Arts Technology
Chef Leah Chase Distinguished Hospitality Student Award

Theresa White, Baking & Pastry Arts
Hospitality Faculty Award

Mandalena Kolovic, Culinary Arts Technology
Chef John Folse Excellence in Hospitality Award

Amanda Miller, Culinary Arts Technology and Hospitality Management
Hospitality Faculty Award

Amy Harris, Culinary Arts Technology
Chef Leah Chase Distinguished Hospitality Student Award

Andrea Sites, Culinary Arts Technology, Baking & Pastry Arts, and Hospitality Management
Hospitality Faculty Award

Ann Kelly, Baking & Pastry Arts
Chef John Folse Excellence in Hospitality Award

Maria DeMark, Culinary Arts & Systems
Hospitality Faculty Award

James Zartman, Culinary Arts
Chef Leah Chase Distinguished Hospitality Student Award

Rachel Hall, Culinary Arts
Hospitality Faculty Award