Student Leadership in Action: ABSOC’s Spring Banquet 2026

Published April 21, 2026

On Thursday, April 30, 2026, the Associated Business Students Organization Council (ABSOC) came together with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters for its annual Spring Banquet at The Pointe in the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid. The evening was both a celebration and a reflection of students who stepped forward to serve with purpose.

This year’s banquet highlighted the remarkable work happening across organizations, recognizing students through ABSOC’s Distinction in Leadership and Engagement Pillars of Impact. From community impact and collaboration to professional growth and organizational excellence, the awards reflected the dedication and heart our student leaders bring to the College of Business (COB).

2026 ABSOC Award Recipients (First Place):

  • Community Impact: Julian Mata, Hispanic Business Student Association
  • ABSOC Representative of the Year: Yareli Araujo, Society of Women in Business
  • Leadership Excellence: Sabrina Chin, American Marketing Association
  • Professional Growth & Development: Jason Zhang, American Marketing Association
  • Collaboration: Human Resource Management Association
  • Engagement & Growth: Society of Women in Business
  • Organizational Excellence: Hispanic Business Student Association
  • President: Annaree Phath
  • Executive Vice President: Sarah Khan
  • VP of Finance: Amanda Provencio
  • VP of Administration: Jose Sanchez Bibiano
  • VP of Communications: Genessis Amador

The program also included remarks from Dean Mark Suazo, acknowledgments of the faculty and staff who champion student leadership, and the presentation of the Dr. Stewart L. Farber Leadership Award and the Catherine A. Allen ABSOC Scholarship. Meaningful reminders of the continued investment in and belief in our students.

The evening concluded with the installation of the 2026-2027 ABSOC Executive Board, honoring the outgoing leaders who gave so much of their time and energy, while confidently passing the torch to the next group of student leaders ready to carry the work forward.

2026-2027 ABSOC Executive Board:

  • President: Annaree Phath
  • Executive Vice President: Sarah Khan
  • VP of Finance: Amanda Provencio
  • VP of Administration: Jose Sanchez Bibiano
  • VP of Communications: Genessis Amador

Nights like this are a powerful reminder of why student success work matters. The ABSOC Spring Banquet was a proud celebration of student leadership in action and a glimpse into the strong future these students are helping to build for the COB.

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