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Experience Columbus Receives National Recognition for Championing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Columbus is one of the country’s most inclusive and accessible destinations.

“As an organization we are committed to celebrating the vibrant, diverse people and neighborhoods in our city and showcasing what an inclusive and welcoming destination Columbus is.” —Brian Ross, President and CEO of Experience Columbus


COLUMBUS, Ohio (PRWEB)

Experience Columbus, the destination marketing organization for Ohio’s capital city, is quickly garnering a reputation as a champion of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) in the hospitality and tourism industry. Since the fall of 2022, the organization has been recognized with three national awards for its DEIA efforts and its Accessibility Guide in particular.

Most recently, PRNEWS, a leading source of information, education, recognition and data for PR and marketing professionals nationwide, awarded Experience Columbus two coveted Social Impact Awards for its Accessibility Guide. The national awards program honors communicators who use their platforms to better their community and the global community at large. The Accessibility Guide received the top honor in the In-House Diversity & Inclusion Campaign category and an honorable mention in the Diversity & Inclusion Program category in February.

Experience Columbus also received recognition from the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) in November 2022 when it was awarded a bronze Adrian Award in the Public Relations/Communications category for the Accessibility Guide’s launch.

“We are honored to receive these three prestigious national awards in recognition of the vital work we are doing in the diversity, equity and inclusion space,” said Brian Ross, President and CEO of Experience Columbus. “As an organization we are committed to celebrating the vibrant, diverse people and neighborhoods in our city and showcasing what an inclusive and welcoming destination Columbus is.”

Experience Columbus’ Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility, Shannon Jones, was also recognized earlier this month for her influential work in the DEIA space. Jones was named a Columbus Business First Diversity in Business Awards honoree for her work, in part, in leading the Diversity Apprenticeship Program. Experience Columbus and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission launched the Diversity Apprenticeship Program in August 2021 to help overcome underrepresentation in the tourism industry. The program is focused on closing the significant racial equity gap in the Central Ohio hospitality community by providing hands-on experience and job opportunities to local students, recent graduates and professionals who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) and have a passion for tourism. The program will graduate its third and largest cohort on April 26.

“It has been an honor to develop the Diversity Apprenticeship Program and to see it expand, both in terms of the number of apprentices participating to the variety of host sites across Columbus,” said Jones. “As an organization, Experience Columbus is dedicated to working toward equity in the workplace and representation in the tourism industry. I am proud of the initiatives we have launched in recent years, from our Diversity Apprenticeship Program to our Accessibility Guide to CBUS Soul®.”

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To learn more about Experience Columbus’ diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility initiatives, visit http://www.experiencecolumbus.com/deia

About Columbus, Ohio

Columbus is a city unlike any other. Vibrant and alive, Ohio’s capital is known for its open attitude, smart style and entrepreneurial spirit. Columbus’ blend of neighborhoods, dynamic nightlife, noteworthy music scene, arts and culinary experiences, events, attractions and accommodations are all made unforgettable by the diversity of its outgoing locals who eagerly await and warmly welcome visitors. Columbus is proud to be selected as the host city for the 2023 U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting coming in June and to have hosted PCMA Convening Leaders 2023, which brought together the world’s business events professionals in January. Free travel guides, maps, online booking and detailed information are available at http://www.ExperienceColumbus.com. Visitor information is also available on Facebook: Facebook.com/ExperienceColumbus, Twitter: @ExpCols and Instagram: @ExperienceColumbus.

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New FREE Special Report Shows Parents of Disabled Children How to Provide Lifetime Financial Security for Their Offspring for Greater Peace of Mind

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Special Advisory Report for Parents of a Child with a Disability: Three Critical Steps to Protect Your Child’s Financial Security After You Are Gone

“You do not need to be a millionaire to benefit substantially from the Special Advisory Report. For instance, if you have an IRA of, say, $500,000, using the same strategies that our family implemented as recommended in the report, could help you generate an extra $239,000 in savings for your child”


PITTSBURGH (PRWEB)

A new free report titled Special Advisory Report for Parents of a Child with a Disability: Three Critical Steps to Protect Your Child’s Financial Security After You Are Gone shows parents how to provide lifetime financial security for their special needs offspring.

The report is published by Lange Financial Group, a Pittsburgh-based financial advisory firm. The company’s CEO, Jim Lange, a tax attorney and CPA, says as a result of him and his wife, Cindy, implementing the strategies recommended in the report, their daughter, Erica, will have an extra $1.9 million measured in today’s dollars to support her during her lifetime. (Erica suffers from dysautonomia, a condition that makes it impossible for her to work.)The report has three authors, all highly experienced in their area of helping parents with a disabled child. In addition to Lange, Deborah McFadden is an expert in getting a child qualified for SSI or SSDI. She helped write the Americans with Disabilities Act. Julie Steinbacher is an estate attorney with over 20 years of experience drafting special needs planning documents for families and administering estates. These strategies can help parents achieve peace of mind by ensuring their disabled child will have lifetime financial security,” explains Lange. “As a result, parents can live a better, less stressful, more serene, and more enjoyable life—with greater confidence and peace of mind—as my wife and I do, now that we have put this plan in place for our daughter.

”The Special Advisory Report outlines the three essential steps parents must take to provide their disabled kids with financial support, both while those parents are still living, and also after they are gone:- First, get your child approved for Supplemental Social Security Income (SSI) when he or she is 18 or older. When the parent turns 62, consider switching the child to Social Security Disability (SSDI) based on the parent’s work record. When a person is on SSI or SSDI, they get what Ms. McFadden calls “the golden ticket.” Benefits could be $900 a month, qualifying for Medicare and/or Medicaid, state benefits, other medical benefits, special equipment, tuition for college and graduate school, and much more. As a huge bonus, that IRS will grant your disabled child the official Eligible Designated Beneficiary (EDB) status. Benefits of EDB status include “stretching” or deferring an inherited IRA or Roth IRA over the child’s lifetime instead of ten years like other children beneficiaries of IRAs. This huge deferral can easily be worth hundreds of thousands of additional dollars or more.


  • Second, the Special Advisory Report shows the parents how critical it is to implement a series of optimized Roth IRA conversions. Mr. Lange explains, “The Roth IRA conversions can grow your family’s wealth by hundreds of thousands of dollars, so your disabled child inherits that much more and gets to stretch or defer the tax-free inherited Roth IRA over their lifetime instead of ten years like other Roth IRA child beneficiaries.”

  • Third, Julie Steinbacher’s specific estate planning strategies for families with disabled children include appropriate wills and trusts for beneficiaries of IRAs and other retirement plans. In particular, Steinbacher often advises setting up a special needs trust. This special needs trust, which is typically funded at the death of one or both parents, permits your child to enjoy benefits from the trust without losing his or her government disability benefits and EDB treatment.

“Implementing these strategies has been life-changing for us and for Erica. The dread that once kept us up at night is now gone, and we can now sleep well at night. You do not need to be a millionaire to benefit substantially from the Special Advisory Report. For instance, if you have an IRA of, say, $500,000, using the same strategies that our family implemented as recommended in the report, could help you generate an extra $239,000 in savings for your child,” adds Lange. To get a free copy of the Special Advisory Report—and learn how to provide a safe and financially secure life for your disabled child, simply call Lange Financial Group toll-free at 1-800-387-1129 today. Or download the report immediately at: https://DisabledChildPlanning.com.

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Relief Bed International Ships 500 Beds to Support Those Displaced by Devastating Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

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TACOMA, Wash. (PRWEB)

Relief Bed International has been very busy in recent months by donating more than 1,000 Relief Beds in support of disaster relief projects globally. 500 of the Relief Beds were air shipped to Turkey and Syria to support those displaced by the devasting earthquakes and 500 more Relief Beds were donated to World Vision to support its US Disaster Response program. The Current Situation in Turkey and Syria;

  • More than 55,190 people have died and 129,490 have been injured.

  • Over 13,700 aftershocks have been recorded.

  • 17.9 Million people have been directly affected and 10.1 million people need humanitarian assistance.

*Credit World Vision for above information. Since Relief Bed Internationals start in 2015 they have distributed 1,000’s of beds internationally and in the United States to support disaster relief efforts and homelessness. Relief Bed had two main goals from the beginning, the first was to curate a strategically built bed that was durable, waterproof, cleanable, comfortable and condensable for easy shipment, and that it had the ability to insulate the sleeper from the ground. With this first goal achieved early on, Relief Bed did recently improve upon their original design with its new Tri-Fold AIR by Relief Bed. The new design is slightly larger and has a 3 way valve to help for quick and easy inflation and deflation. Second, Relief Bed International has known from the beginning it would have to have beds on hand to be able to respond immediately to disaster relief efforts as its critical for humanitarian aid to arrive immediately following a disaster.

“Having beds arrive quickly following a natural disaster is a must as this is when the people are the most vulnerable, Stated Scott Smalling Relief Bed International Founder. Many people take sleep for granted, but sleep is the #3 biological need to help sustain life, bested only by food and water,” continued Smalling.

Relief Bed International has been able keep up with most of the requests for beds in recent years, but in the last 12 months the need has significantly outpaced their resources to support. The goal is to have inventory on hand, and forward stocked inventory in key partners warehouses. This is still a work in process as the organization requires increased funding and support to achieve this goal. Relief Bed International’s humanitarian partnerships are also critical to its success, as these partners ensure having people on the ground in the affected areas to not only properly and safely secure the Relief Beds, but also to ensure they are distributed to the intended recipients. For the Turkey and Syria project, Relief Bed International is thrilled to be working, again, with CONVOY OF HOPE. Convoy of Hope was able to air ship the beds with other life-saving supplies to Turkey so they could be put into service immediately. In the US, Relief Bed International is excited to continue its work with WORLD VISION, who has been a trusted partner since RBI’s inception 8 years ago.

Relief Bed International is seeking more private and corporate partners to help them be able to keep pace with the growing global need. A big Thank You to Brentwood Home who has been a consistent corporate partner of Relief Bed International for more than 5 years. http://www.brentwoodhome.com. Also, a special thanks to VPC Group for their In-Kind support of Relief Bed International. http://www.vpcgroup.com

To donate please visit http://www.reliefbed.com or for more information about how to become a corporate partner please email info@reliefbed.com

About Relief Bed International: Relief Bed International provides strategically built beds, globally, in support of disaster relief and homelessness. Since its inception in 2015, Relief Bed has distributed more than 30,000 beds worldwide. Relief Bed International is a federally recognized 501c3 non-profit.

About Convoy of Hope: Convoy of Hope is a faith-based organization with a driving passion to feed the world. With a long history as an early responder in times of natural disasters, Convoy of Hope has been a Four Star Charity as recognized by Charity Navigator since 2002. Convoy of Hope has served more than 193 million people since it was founded in 1994. For more information, please visit convoyofhope.org.

About World Vision: World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. http://www.worldvision.org

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“Shake off the guilt, bury the shame and become who God created you to be”

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“Forgiveness will bring forth a touch of the divine.”


DALLAS (PRWEB)

Bestselling Forbes Author Malcolm Allen has released a new book titled “Imperfect Faith”. This compelling read delves into the concept of redemption, forgiveness, and personal growth. With its powerful message, the book aims to help individuals shake off their guilt and bury their shame to become who God created them to be.

We all make mistakes, but is there a road to redemption? In this book, Malcolm Allen explores the idea that we are all sinners and that everyone experiences guilt, shame, and fear. By extending a comforting hand to readers, he shows that they are not alone and provides a path to redemption.

Through insights and lessons from Scripture, the author emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and personal redemption. He refuses to cast the first stone and instead encourages readers to right the wrongs they have committed. Once forgiveness is found, it becomes possible to build stronger and better relationships with loved ones.

“Imperfect Faith” is a fascinating guide to personal healing and redemption. It provides readers with the tools they need to chart their course to a better relationship with God and a happier, healthier life.

This book is a must-read for anyone who has experienced guilt, shame, or fear and is looking for a way to move forward. So why wait? Order your copy of “Imperfect Faith” today and take the first step towards a brighter future.

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Learn firsthand how understanding godly principles can allow more opportunities to make better decisions

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In gathering information, I believe you will better understand that the Bible provides a voice of wisdom and guidance — providing instructions that produce great solutions


FLORENCE, Ky. (PRWEB)

Author Doug Poole provides much-needed inspiration and spiritual growth to readers of his book,4 Voices: Man Satan God Holy Spirit ($15.49, paperback, 9781662873034; $23.99, hardcover, 9781662873041; $6.99, e-book, 9781662873058).

Doug Poole’s lifetime of experiencing God has led him to reveal how the Lord worked throughout his life. Applying biblical Scriptures has resulted in life examples that provided him the insight to share with readers in several books. This book reveals thought-provoking scriptural references to several voices that Christians commonly hear. Poole explains that tremendous wisdom can be gained as each source and purpose is identified.

According to the author, learning to implement some of God’s many principles is an experience in itself. As Poole learned, readers will also discover that separating the four voices will be instrumental in finding the whole truth.

“In gathering information, I believe you will better understand that the Bible provides a voice of wisdom and guidance — providing instructions that produce great solutions,” said Poole. “As we expand our understanding with godly principles we allow more opportunities in making the best decisions.”

Doug Poole began writing after retirement. His first marriage of 42 years revealed years of learning that caused him to grow in the Lord and expand his understanding. After his wife passed away, he started writing what he has learned through life stories and biblical applications. Even after getting remarried, Poole continued to learn, made apparent by the results evident in his life. He is also the author of OBEDIENCE: The One Thing God Wants Most. Besides writing, Poole enjoys riding his Harley with friends and making children’s toys with woodworking.

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Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. 4 Voices: Man Satan God Holy Spirit is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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Author’s Emotional Testimony; From Divorce to Triumph With God’s Help

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God told me several years ago that I was going to write books for Him.


VINELAND, N.J. (PRWEB)

Author Jaimie Gomez shares her powerful testimony to help others in Letting Go & Letting God ($10.99, paperback, 9781662875922; $4.99, e-book, 9781662875939).

Through her relatable memoir, Gomez wants readers to understand that God is always faithful even when things don’t turn out as planned. She gave her life to the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in 2015. She had been married to an atheist who wanted nothing to do with God. When her entire life was turned upside down, she began a journey from tragedy to triumph. In doing so, Gomez learned to trust God even when He didn’t answer her prayers as she wanted. She recognized God’s faithfulness in the midst of the pain and God’s provision in the midst of lack. Her book is all about learning to trust God in the uncertainties of life, offering readers faith and much-needed hope when things seem hopeless.

When asked what inspired the author to write this book, Gomez said, “God told me several years ago that I was going to write books for Him.”

Jaimie Gomez is a bilingual evangelist, deliverance minister, and intercessor. She is also a world language teacher for the public school system in her town. Gomez is passionate about God and His Word. She strives to do the work that He has given her day in and day out. As a strong woman of the Lord she educates people about the Word and uses her own testimonies to help others. She works with people of all ages and ethnicities, teaching about God’s love and His plan to save, heal, restore, and deliver them. Gomez is currently working towards a degree in theology. She enjoys studying, reading, singing worship songs, cooking and physical fitness.

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Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. Letting Go & Letting God is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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Though They May Seem Simple, These Tales Speak to the Soul

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For those who aren’t into reading a lot, the short stories are easy reading and can be read one or a few at a time and picked up later for more


ODENVILLE, Ala. (PRWEB)

Author Glenda L Emigh explores a wide range of human emotions through a collection of short stories she has entitled For Now That Is Enough ($15.49, paperback, 9781662875700; $6.99, e-book, 9781662875717).

From experiences most of us share (like the childhood fear of getting a shot) to the extraordinary few can imagine (such as saving a war orphan), there is something here to speak to all hearts. Readers will even discover which biblical character had a bucket list and where God goes when He is silent.

“For those who aren’t into reading a lot, the short stories are easy reading and can be read one or a few at a time and picked up later for more,” said Emigh.

Glenda L. Emigh contributes eight decades of experience to her writing. Over the years she has trained through a variety of writer’s conferences and independent classes, as well as a correspondence course from the Newspaper Institute of America. Emigh wrote a column called “Bit Parts” for a weekly newspaper, as well as feature articles and occasional hard news, and a ghostwritten story in Guideposts that was included in their hardcover yearly edition. This is her fifth book.

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Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. For Now That Is Enough is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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New Book Teaches Young People That Though God Sends Us Through Trials, We Never Face Them Alone

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reading about Jesus on our first encounter with him and how the innocent child within us may view him.


CANTON, Ohio (PRWEB)

Author Wendi Coleman invites children to see their Savior as a companion through their trials in Jesus and Malina Marie ($10.99, paperback, 9781662874345; $4.99, e-book, 9781662874352).

Jesus designed a paradise island and prepared a test for Malina Marie to experience: She must retrieve the Flower of Peace that was stolen by Prince Lu. Accompanied by the lion of Judah, she journeys on to the City of Sorrow and the imminent battle ahead.

Coleman said she was inspired by “reading about Jesus on our first encounter with him and how the innocent child within us may view him.”

Wendi Coleman is a retiree from Canton, OH who has already published a book of poetry. She graduated from Malone University and enjoys writing poems and short stories where Jesus triumphs and makes a difference in people’s lives. Coleman has two adult children and five grandchildren.

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Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. Jesus and Malina Marie is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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An innovative blend of ancient Hebrew and history of science, new book sheds new light on the authenticity of the biblical account of creation

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SEATTLE (PRWEB)

Archway announces his entry to the publishing scene with the release of “…And It Was So: How modern science sheds new light on the Biblical account of creation” (published by Archway Publishing), a book supporting the authenticity of the Biblical account of creation.

In this book, Ransom argues that perceived gaps between science and the Biblical account of creation stem from misinterpretation. A proper understanding of the Hebrew language, knowledge of the audience for which Genesis was written and the process of Biblical translation, and the nature of science coalesce into a coherent picture of creation in which science and the Bible align.

Ransom takes the reader into the story of creation and the science behind it, distilling complex scientific concepts into easily digestible nuggets, and along the way introduces many of the lesser-known heroes of scientific discovery. In the end, the reader will have a new appreciation for both science and the Bible as well as the harmony that exists between both.

“Many people of faith feel that science is at odds with that faith. Others feel the Biblical account of creation must just be a myth given its apparent contradictions to what we know from science. This book bridges both belief systems and shows that the Genesis account of creation aligns with what science has oncovered in the last few years,” Ransom says. When asked what he wants readers to take away from the book, he answered, “That science is not the enemy of faith and that the creation account in the Bible is not merely a church myth.” For more details about the book, please visit https://www.archwaypublishing.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/833604-and-it-was-so

“…And It Was So: How modern science sheds new light on the Biblical account of creation”

By Dr. Scott Ransom

Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 484 pages | ISBN 9781665730440

Softcover | 6 x 9in | 484 pages | ISBN 9781665730457

E-Book | 484 pages | ISBN 9781665730464

Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Dr. Scott Ransom has worked in the biomedical device industry for over 30 years, helping develop cardiac and neurotechnology devices around the world. He is also faculty at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he has taught and helped numerous student teams develop ideas into lifesaving technologies while working alongside engineers, scientists, and physicians. He is currently Director of Innovation at the Center for Neurotechnology, and a consultant for the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health. He has been an AWANA leader for over 25 years and taught hundreds of hours of Sunday school for adults and children alike. He lives with his wife and family in the Seattle area.

Simon & Schuster, a company with nearly ninety years of publishing experience, has teamed up with Author Solutions, LLC, the worldwide leader in self-publishing, to create Archway Publishing. With unique resources to support books of all kind, Archway Publishing offers a specialized approach to help every author reach his or her desired audience. For more information, visit archwaypublishing.com or call 844-669-3957.

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FHU College of Business Students Receive Academic, Performance Awards

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FHU College of Business students and graduating seniors recognized during an awards day luncheon Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

We are proud of all our graduates — including the top award recipients — because of their hard work and integrity. I can’t wait to see the impact these purpose-driven students have at a wide range of companies, government agencies and nonprofits.


HENDERSON, Tenn. (PRWEB)

The Freed-Hardeman University College of Business hosted a luncheon and awards presentation Tuesday, April 18, 2023, to recognize graduating senior business majors for their academic achievement and leadership in various disciplines. In addition to the achievement awards, the college announced the students set to receive the Sewell Scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year.

The following seniors received academic performance awards in their fields of study: Sara Ragan, marketing, Dickson, Tennessee; James Donoho, accounting, Pekin, Indiana; Coy Baker, business analytics major, Burlington, Kentucky; Sydney Phillips, sports administration, Benton, Kentucky; Courtney Middleton, finance, Ozark, Missouri; Bradley Covert, management, Morrison, Tennessee; and Sydney Holland, financial planning, Mount Juliet, Tennessee.

Other awards given to students include the Jim Edmonds Student Achievement Award, which was initiated in honor of Edmonds, who served FHU for more than 30 years and modeled lifelong learning, scholarship, competence and character. The award is considered the highest honor and is given annually to a student who exudes the same qualities. This year’s winner was Greg McMillan, an accounting major from Florence, Kentucky.

The ACBSP (Accreditation Council Business Schools and Programs) Student Leadership Award

is given to a student who exemplifies top leadership in the areas of scholarship and service. Enoch Sparks, a marketing major from Hazel Green, Alabama, received this honor.

During the awards ceremony, the following students were announced as recipients of the Sewell Scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year: Sarah Eddleman, an accounting major from Blytheville, Arkansas; Lexi Hearn, a finance major from Kingston Springs, Tennessee; Ana Holland, a management and business administration major from Swartz Creek, Michigan; Kara Lane, a finance major from Murfreesboro, Tennessee; and Kylee McKee, an accounting major, from Lewisville, Texas.

Special guest speakers were Susan Edmonds, widow of Jim Edmonds, and Brian White, a member of the FHU College of Business Advisory Council.

“We are proud of all our graduates — including the top award recipients — because of their hard work and integrity,” said Matt Vega, dean of the FHU College of Business. “I can’t wait to see the impact these purpose-driven students have at a wide range of companies, government agencies and nonprofits.”

The mission of Freed-Hardeman University is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship and service. With locations in Henderson and Memphis, FHU offers associates, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees. More information is available at fhu.edu.

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