Student Awards

DKSOE Student of the Year Awards

The Daveler and Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship awards the Student of the Year Award to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate outstanding collegiality and commitment to the mission and guiding principles of the School of Entrepreneurship and Florida Gulf Coast University.

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  • 2026 Students of the Year

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Outstanding Service Award

The Daveler and Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship presents the Outstanding Service Award to recognize undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to service through meaningful contributions to the School of Entrepreneurship, Florida Gulf Coast University, and the broader community. This award honors individuals who go above and beyond in their commitment to making a positive impact, embodying the values of leadership, engagement, and service.

Student recive the Outstanding Service Medal

  • 2026 Outstanding Service Award Recipients

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Start-up of the Year Award

The Daveler and Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship presents the Startup of the Year Award to recognize a student entrepreneur who has demonstrated exceptional initiative in building and advancing a venture while actively engaging with DKSOE and Rist Family Institute for Entrepreneurship programs. This award is open to students from any major and class year and honors those who have shown meaningful progress, innovation, and a commitment to turning ideas into real world impact through the university’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

ARTEMIS receives the Start-up of the Year Award

  • 2026 Start-up of the Year Recipient

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Soaring Eagle Award

Alumni Awards celebrates the outstanding achievements of alumni and showcases the impact and value of an FGCU degree. Award nominees are leaders in their fields who have used their experience of studying at FGCU to make a positive contribution to their communities and their professions.

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