Outstanding Business Graduate Award
The Gwynedd Mercy University School of Business Outstanding Graduate Award recognizes a business student who has achieved an extraordinary academic record , and has also served the university and the School of Business with distinction .
Recipient : Jenna Bonner Bachelor of Science in Marketing
Jenna Bonner is from Lansdale , Pa . and is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Gwynedd Mercy University . She is grateful for the connections she ’ s developed here at GMercyU , especially with her marketing professors . Throughout her time at GMercyU , Jenna has also worked full-time at Brown & Brown Insurance . After graduation she hopes to transition into a marketing and communications position with the company . In her spare time , Jenna enjoys running and is looking forward to completing her first marathon this fall .
Distinguished Student Teaching Award
The Gwynedd Mercy University Distinguished Student Teaching award is presented to an undergraduate Student Teacher who has exhibited the highest quality of professionalism in teaching as well as overall scholarship in academics .
Recipient : Alexis Howard Bachelor of Science in Early and Special Education
Alexis Howard was an Early Elementary and Special Education student at Gwynedd Mercy University , from which she graduated Summa Cum Laude . At GMercyU , Alexis was involved in leadership through the Griffin Ambassador Program . As an Education student , Alexis was placed at several schools for the Teacher Apprentice Program ( TAP ) throughout Montgomery County , Pa . For her student teaching placement , Alexis was placed at Willow Hill Elementary School in a fifth grade classroom , where she earned a