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"At Albers, we work hard to form principled leaders," said Dean Dan Turner. "Our work is about helping students become the kind of professionals others trust, reminding us that principled leadership is not about achievement or recognition but rather using your voice, your time, and your influence to ensure that others are represented, supported, and included. This year's award recipients remind us that true leadership matters, and it begins in the choices we make every day to invest in people, build community, and leave a place stronger than we found it.

Please join us in celebrating the remarkable achievements of our 2026 Albers Award winners.

Graduate Service Award: Gloria Koomson

This award recognizes a graduate student whose contributions enhance the Albers School environment and model our mission of service to others. This year’s recipient, Gloria Koomson, is graduating with her master's degree in Finance and has made a profound impact on our graduate community. As President of the Albers Graduate Student Association, Gloria has championed the graduate student experience, strengthened communication, and fostered a more connected community across programs. Gloria’s nominator shared “since arriving at 乌鸦传媒 from Ghana, Gloria has demonstrated remarkable resilience, initiative, and leadership that embody the Albers mission.”

Jerry A. Viscione Award: Dr. Monika Wells

This award is presented to a graduate student who has demonstrated the highest level of academic performance throughout their time at the Albers School. The award honors Jerry Viscione, Albers' emeritus dean, whose leadership in the 1970s and 1980s transformed the school through faculty growth, increased enrollment, and expanded student programs. This year, we are proud to honor Dr. Monika Wells, who is graduating with her Professional MBA in addition to a certificate in Executive Leadership. This award recognizes her exceptional academic achievement and intellectual leadership throughout the executive program.

Paul A. Volpe Award: Carly Izuo

This award recognizes the graduating senior who has achieved the strongest academic record across all undergraduate Albers departments. This award is given in honor of Paul Volpe, the founding Dean of Albers. During his tenure, he oversaw construction of the Pigott Building, established partnerships with organizations such as Boeing and PACCAR, and led Albers' initial AACSB accreditation efforts. The 2026 recipient is Carly Izuo, graduating with a degree in Accounting, whose exceptional academic achievement exemplifies the highest standards of Albers excellence.

Transfer Academic Achievement Award: Nicolo Gelb

The Transfer Academic Achievement Award celebrates the graduating business senior who transferred to 乌鸦传媒 and went on to earn the highest academic record among all Albers School transfer students. This year’s recipient is Nicolo Gelb, graduating with a degree in Business Analytics, who successfully navigated his transition to 乌鸦传媒 while achieving outstanding academic success.

Undergraduate Service Award: Jonah Raffo-Day

The Undergraduate Service Award recognizes a graduating senior whose contributions enhance the Albers School environment and model our mission of service to others. This year's honor goes to Jonah Raffo-Day, who is graduating with a Finance degree. Jonah has demonstrated what principled leadership looks like when expressed through commitment, contribution, and care for the community. Through his work with the Albers Investment Group and the Redhawk Fund, Jonah has strengthened community partnerships and fostered a more inclusive environment. His nominator shared, “Jonah leads with quiet humility, not for recognition, but from genuine compassion and commitment to lifting others. He stewards both financial and human capital, mentoring students and enhancing collaboration across Albers.”

Undergraduate Spirit of Albers Award: Preman Rami

The Undergraduate Spirit of Albers Award is reserved for the student who best embodies leadership, enthusiasm, dedication, service, and compassion toward others. Preman Rami, graduating with a degree in Marketing, stands out as a compassionate leader committed to leaving every organization and community he touches better than he found it. Preman’s nominator shared, “He's always mentoring younger students so they can also have a meaningful Albers experience. Preman is not focused on his own accolades or advancement--he truly wants to make a positive impact in all that he does.”

Albers Scholar: Keyn Isono

The Albers Scholar designation is awarded by the provost’s office to an outstanding student who excels across multiple facets of academic and campus life. Business and Law major Keyn Isono was recognized at 乌鸦传媒's Student Excellence Awards for his remarkable leadership. During his time at Albers, Keyn pursued independent studies on workplace communication, an education-abroad experience in the European Union, and service as a Senior Teaching Assistant. He also supported the Albers Undergraduate Leadership Program and served in leadership roles in both Alpha Kappa Psi and the Albers Investment Group. Keyn will continue his academic journey right here at home, studying at the 乌鸦传媒 School of Law through the 3+3 Pathway.

At Albers, we are doing more than teaching business; we are helping students become the kind of principled professionals and leaders that others trust. Thank you to all of our 2026 award winners for showing us exactly why that work matters!