HAMDEN, CT (11/10/2011)(readMedia)-- Hannah Leech, of Dorset, Vt., received the Quinnipiac University School of Business' Emerging Leaders Award on Nov. 3 at Quinnipiac's Business Leader Hall of Fame event at the Metropolitan Club in New York City.
This award recognizes business students who demonstrate excellence both in and out of the classroom, including leadership roles on campus and/or significant community service.
In addition, the School of Business inducted David M. Darst, managing director and chief investment strategist at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and James W. McGlothlin, chairman & CEO of The United Company to its Business Leader Hall of Fame, which strives to recognize the best and brightest leaders who serve as inspirational figures for young people entering the world of business.
Leech a senior accounting major. is an active member and secretary of the Accounting Society at Quinnipiac and has participated in the university's Emerging Leaders Program. She is vice president of finance for the sorority, Alpha Delta Pi. She also serves as the petitioning chapter candidate and member coordinator for Beta Alpha Psi, an honorary organization for financial information students and professionals.
"She is described by the faculty as an excellent student, an outstanding citizen and a person of integrity with an exceptional work ethic," said Matthew O'Connor, dean of the School of Business.
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