The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast College of Business recognized outstanding students at the Excellence in Business Awards Luncheon at the Winter Garden Italian American Bistro in Long Beach April 25.

The ChevronTexaco Senior Awards were presented to the following students: Ruth Foley of Ocean Springs received the Excellence in Management Award, Alison Williams of Biloxi received the Excellence in Business Administration Award and Ila Council of Gulfport received the Excellence in Management Information Systems Award.

Paul Whipps of Diamondhead was the recipient of the Munro Petroleum Scholarship in Management Award.

Leslie Gentry of Gulfport received The Sun Herald Scholarship in Business Administration Award.

The Excellence in Marketing Award was presented to Brooke Riggins of Ocean Springs.

Wyatt Hunter of Gulfport was the recipient of the Scholarship in Marketing Award.

The Alexander, van Loon, Sloan, Levens and Favre Outstanding Senior in Accounting Award was presented to Kristine Hunstad of Diamondhead.

Jeremy McMillan of Gulfport received the Piltz, Williams, LaRosa and Company Outstanding Junior in Accounting Award.

Paul Necaise of Pass Christian was the recipient of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Society of CPAs Scholarship Award.

Andrew Reish of Ocean Springs received the Rex Distributing Outstanding Senior in Tourism Management Award.

The Business Advisory Council MBA Excellence Award was presented to Elizabeth Calantoni of Diamondhead.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi, founded in 1910, is a comprehensive doctoral and research-extensive university fulfilling its mission of being a leading university in engaging and empowering individuals to transform lives and communities. In a tradition of leadership for student development, Southern Miss is educating a 21st century work force providing intellectual capital, cultural enrichment and innovation to Mississippi and the world. Southern Miss is located in Hattiesburg, Miss., with an additional campus and teaching and research sites on the Mississippi Gulf Coast; further information is found at www.usm.edu/gulfcoast .