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CFC Exemplar Recognition Program

The CFC is proud to celebrate the exceptional accomplishments of our student leaders through the CFC Exemplar Recognition Program.

First, we congratulate our distinguished Torch Fellowship recipient, whose commitment to innovation, mentorship, and thought leadership embodies the spirit of CFC.

We also proudly recognize our Valedictorian recipients, who represent the pinnacle of academic and leadership excellence within CFC. Their exemplary performance and influence have set a lasting standard for future cohorts.

In addition, we recognize outstanding members whose achievements have earned them the following honors:

Summa Cum Laude, awarded “with highest distinction” for unparalleled dedication and excellence—the highest level of achievement within our member community;
Magna Cum Laude, awarded “with great honor” for consistently demonstrating high distinction and impact; and
Cum Laude, awarded “with praise” to those whose noteworthy contributions reflect passion, growth, and initiative.

Lastly, with the Future Leader designation, we recognize the outstanding underclassman who exhibits the traits and attributes of a future leading CFC contributor by exceptional effort and participation.

These honors reflect not only academic and professional excellence but also a deep commitment to collaboration, integrity, and leadership in the field of finance.

CFC Exemplar Recognition Program Declaration of Principles

You have been chosen as a Recipient of the CFC Exemplar Recognition Program for your demonstrated potential for meaningful achievement in the field of corporate finance, and your commitment to contributing impactful ideas and solutions to the financial world. This promise is one you must fulfill with dedication, intellectual rigor, and integrity.

As a Recipient, you will embody the virtues and navigate the challenges of leadership and scholarship. You will respect those who have paved the way, building upon their insights to chart new paths forward; and you will support those who follow, empowering them to reach greater heights through your efforts. Your goal will be to pursue excellence and understanding, not fleeting recognition or temporary applause. You will credit others for their contributions and celebrate their successes while pursing your aspirations with dignity.

You will set your sights on ambitious, far-reaching goals and refuse to be complacent with past accomplishments. Every breakthrough or milestone you achieve will be regarded as one piece of a larger pursuit of value creation and innovation—an enduring journey to elevate the field of finance.

As a Recipient, you commit yourself to these principles and to advancing the values of the Corporate Finance Club with purpose, humility, and excellence.

—The Exemplar Recognition Program Principles

About the Torch Fellowship

CFC’s Torch Fellowship (Fellowship) is a distinguished program designed to acknowledge YCHS/CFC members as the next generation of corporate finance leaders who exhibit exceptional resourcefulness, initiative, leadership and intellectual curiosity. Fellows are chosen for their demonstrated ability to tackle challenges independently and for the extraordinary promise of their work in advancing business and finance applications into real world results.

The Fellowship provides an unparalleled opportunity for members to dedicate themselves fully to productive scholarship and innovation. With complete freedom to chart their path, Fellows may have exhibited:

Undertaking groundbreaking research or original projects.
Exploring interdisciplinary approaches to solve complex financial challenges.
Acquiring complementary skills and knowledge to address issues spanning multiple domains.

This independence allows Fellows to push the boundaries of conventional thinking and pioneer solutions that shape the future of finance. The Torch Fellowship celebrates a commitment to intellectual exploration, creativity, and impactful contributions to the corporate finance community.

2026 Exemplar Recognition Program Recipients

Presidential Recipients & Graduating Executive Board Members

Landon McQuade

Daivd Pike

Tyler Aprati

Georgew Redfearn

Sophia Fasheh

Elena Kramp

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Summa Cum Laude

Molly Finn

Jack Wahr

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Magna Cum Laude

Blake Flessner

Sienna Kochanski

Camden Dolvig

Tessa Schultz

Gabe Piper

Tyler Aprati

Allison Fehlberg

Drew Richardson

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Cum Laude

Danny Raible

Simon Kodosky

John Gambil

Jaden Logan

Tati Kranov

2025 Exemplar Recognition Program Recipients

Torch Fellowship - Kevin Koenigsberger

Male Valedictorian - Gabe Piper

Female Valedictorian - Quinn Jacobs

Future Leader - Nicholas Bosse

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Summa Cum Laude

Gabe Piper

Will Carter

Simon Kodosky

Tyler Aprati

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Magna Cum Laude

Nicholas Crededio

Jake Zerkis

John Kellam

Quinn Jacobs

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Cum Laude

Shepard Plamann

Anthony Giovannelli

Camden Dolvig

Molly Finn

Nicholas Bosse

Anders Dochoff

Ethan Iacob

Teddy Zurkowski

Carter Herron

Allison Fehlberg

Brice Richardson

Daniel Malagon

Jackson Bui

Tessa Schultz

Sienna Kochanski

Finnegan Dochoff

Maya Shultz

Mark Nelson

Will Turner

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