In partnership with the Stuckert Career Center, the Gatton College of Business and Economics has recognized the outstanding accomplishments of student interns during the 2020-2021 academic year. 

To be considered, the employer was required to submit a nomination letter on behalf of the intern. The winners were selected based on their contributions to the organization, meaningful work that impacted the organization, how the student exceeded expectations, and how they grew from the beginning of their internship to the end.

In addition to their outstanding interns, the Gatton College also recognized contributions from employer partners for supporting students during a challenging year. BrainBox Intelligent Marketing, a Lexington-based experiential and digital marketing firm, was named UK Employer of the Year based on its deep commitment to UK students through internships, mentoring, resume review events, mock interviews, and panel discussions. Scott Bridegam and Camile Turner accepted the award on behalf of the company.

Congratulations to all of the following winners on their achievements at their internship sites!

Accounting

Nick Barton: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General

Lindsey Dial: MCM CPAs and Advisors

Jessica Elson: Crowe LLP

Matt Susemichel: BKD CPAs and Advisors

Finance

Braden Hays: Fischer Homes

Jake Kahoe: Breeders’ Cup

Olivia Zastro: Alton Webb Commercial Real Estate

Economics

Jon Bilak: Sustainable Business Ventures

Veronica Reyes: CDW

Savina Williams: World Trade Center Kentucky

Management

Cameron Avis: Kohl’s

Molly Barclay: The Nest

Caleb Valentine: Northwestern Mutual

Marketing

Tom Daugherty: UK Athletics

Lexi Koziak: Solaris Diagnostics

Kaleigh Shaw: Girls on the Run and Nakou & Associates Law Firm