SPRINGFIELD, Missouri – The Department of Business at Evangel University has announced its 2026 graduation awards. The awards were presented during the traditional undergraduate baccalaureate service held on Thursday, May 7 in the Robert H. Spence Chapel.
Evangel’s Business Department, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs, offers degrees in Accounting, Business Analytics, Business Management, Finance, Marketing, and Nonprofit Business & Social Enterprise led by faculty with real-world experience as business leaders and entrepreneurs.
Students experience a variety of hands-on learning opportunities, including managing a more than $1 million portfolio through the Student Investment Club, running a state-of-the-art digital apparel printing company known as “Valor Custom,” and participating in organizations such as Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and the opportunity to be inducted into the Business Department’s honor society Delta Mu Delta.
The following awards were presented:
Outstanding Graduate in Accounting
Joy Martin
Outstanding Graduate in Business Analytics
Nathan Ireland
Outstanding Graduates in Business Management
Charles Marshall, Caleb Perkins
Outstanding Graduate in Finance
Garrett Davault
Outstanding Graduate in Healthcare Management
Naia Boudreau
Outstanding Graduates in Marketing
Annison Echols, Riley Johannes
Outstanding Graduate in Nonprofit Business
Abigail Stender
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About Evangel University
Evangel University, with the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS), is a comprehensive, Spirit-led Christian university in Springfield, Missouri. It is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. Under the leadership of Dr. Mike Rakes, Evangel educates and equips students to serve the Church and society globally.
Recent recognition includes:
- Top 15% of Christian Colleges in America — Niche (2026)
- Top Performer in Social Mobility — U.S. News & World Report (2026)
- Best Christian University — Colleges of Distinction (2026)
Evangel also holds program accreditations in business, counseling, music, social work, and theology, and is certified as an Excellence in Giving university. Learn more at evangel.edu.