Villanova Students Receive Meyer Innovation and Creative Excellence Awards

Five students from the Villanova School of Business have been announced as the winners of the annual Meyer Innovation and Creative Excellence Awards. The awards were given out by Villanova’s Center for Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship. The five students that  were selected to receive the award are: Joanna Schaff ’15 COE, Alyssa Nazar ’15 CLAS, Stephanie Rozalski ’15 VLS, Teresa Yang ’15 CON, and Sergio Rizzuto-Flancbaum ’15 VSB. Hezekiah Lewis, III, M.F.A, assistant professor of film studies, earned the faculty ICE Award.

The ICE Awards were created and endowed by Patrick Meyer ’74 VSB. The awards were established in honor of the Meyer family (Patrick ’74, Edward ’86, and C. Paul ’30) to recognize a spirit of innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship that enhances Villanova University. Those who are given the Meyer ICE Award receive a trophy and a cash award of $2,500 for faculty recipients and $1,000 for student recipients.

Professor Lewis is acknowledged for applying his passion for film to inspire students to become agents of change. According to a press release from Villanova, “Lewis seeks new ways to expose students to the filmmaking and entertainment industry, and was one of the creators of the Villanova On the Set program which connects students to industry experts. His social justice documentary program encourages students to ignite positive social change through the visual arts and inspires the next generation of great film makers.”

The students that received the award are recognized for their contributions to Villanova. Student contributions include mentoring high school students, encouraging girls to pursue careers in predominantly male dominated careers and creating new technology and entrepreneurship.

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