Stark State College student accounting chapter
recognized as best at two-year colleges nationally

The Stark State College student chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) has been named IMA’s “Outstanding Two-Year College Chapter in the Nation” for the eighth time in the past 11 years. The chapter was recognized recently at the IMA national conference in Tampa, FL. In addition to the trophy, the winning chapter received a $1,000 cash award that will be used for student scholarships at Stark State.

“Being a member of IMA provides our students with great opportunities to develop their professional and leadership skills,” said Chapter Advisor Pam Benner, instructor of accounting and finance technology. She credits the chapter’s success to its dedicated, hard-working students, the support of the faculty and staff at Stark State, and support from the Canton Chapter of IMA. Students who contributed significantly to achieving the award are: President Becky Kuzmik, Co-President Verniece Fawcett, Secretary Jennifer Clapp, Director of Catering and Community Services Claudette Monea and Director of Fundraising Sharol Showalter.

The annual competition honors student chapters from across the U.S. for their efforts in promoting management accounting and financial management as professions and careers. Judges based the award on the chapter’s success with educational meetings, community service projects, awareness projects, linkages to area businesses and more.
 

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