The annual Kenan Institute Student Awards:

• Honor outstanding UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School students who excel in specific areas.
• Recognize those who have exhibited outstanding service and commitment by exceeding expectations during their tenure.
• Celebrate those who exemplify Kenan-Flagler’s core values of excellence, leadership, integrity, inclusion, community and teamwork, as well as advance the mission and vision of the Frank Hawkins Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise.

Honors include:

• John Kasarda Research Excellence Award, for excellence in research (for graduating Kenan Scholars).
• Thomas A. Stith and Yolanda Kaye Stith Leadership Award, for exceptional leadership and service (for any graduate student).
• Rollie Tillman Outstanding Achievement Award, for exceptional leadership and research (for any graduating undergraduate business student).
• James “Jim” Johnson Policy Impact Award, for exceptional dedication and outstanding contributions to the greater community (for any Kenan Scholar).
• Frank Hawkins Kenan Distinguished Scholar Medal, for commitment to upholding the legacy and vision of Frank Hawkins Kenan (for a graduating Kenan Scholar).

Previous Winners