Friday, Jun 10, 2016
Phi Beta Lambda – Future Business Leaders of America competed in the NJ State Leadership Conference
by Louis Pernet '16
On April 2, ý’s chapter of Phi Beta Lambda – Future Business Leaders of America participated in a series of competitive events at the New Jersey State Leadership conference. The organization participates regularly in these events, allowing students to develop their skills and increase their network. Students were tested on different domains, such as public speaking and financial concepts. ý participants brought back 18 awards from an array of over 70 competitive events. Adriannah Beckham, president-elect, who will be heading the chapter next year, won several awards at the event. “The State Leadership Conference was a great experience for me personally since I had the ability to improve my speaking skills, which will be an essential tool for me as a leader," she says. Winners from ý include:
- 1st Place Business Presentation — Adriannah Beckham '18 and Frank Kellogg '16
- 1st Place Contemporary Sports Issues — Nick Paugh '18
- 1st Place Financial Services — Angel Reyes '18
- 2nd Place Financial Concepts — Angel Reyes '18
- 2nd Place Public Speaking — Frank Kellogg '16
- 3rd Place Public Speaking — Adriannah Beckham '18
- 3rd Place Sports Management & Marketing — Nick Paugh '18
- 2nd Place Local Chapter Annual Business Report – ý’s Phi Beta Lambda Chapter
- Outstanding Local Chapter Officer — Frank Kellogg '16
- Outstanding Adviser of the Year — Dr. Quinn Cunningham, ý Phi Beta Lambda Professional Division
- Business Person of the Year — Joseph McDougall '93, ý’s Phi Beta Lambda Professional Division, Axalta Coating Systems
- Who's Who Award — Nick Paugh '18
- Fall Progress Award — Jillian Coleman '19
- Fall Service Award — Kelsey Johnson '18
- Fall Connect Award — Khadijah Greene '19
- Spring Connect Award — Adriannah Beckham '18
- Spring Education Award — Jillian Coleman '19
- Outstanding Member Award — Adriannah Beckham '19
is a business education association opened to all majors. Members benefit from its global network of over a quarter million alumni and participate in state and national conferences to develop their skills. Its mission is to “bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.” Learn more about ý’s Phi Beta Lambda – Future Business Leaders of America chapter.