Golden Key is excited to introduce Mayako Toki, one of Golden Key’s 2020 Professional Development Award winners. Mayako earned her Associate’s degree in Business Administration and Management from El Camino College in 2013, and her Bachelor’s in Accountancy from California State University Long-Beach in 2015.

“I am very grateful and honored to receive this 2020 Professional Development Award from the honor society I joined seven years ago at a university,” Mayako says. “It has been six years since I graduated from a university, but I still remember my struggles and the great deal of efforts I made at a university majoring in accountancy.”

Mayako has always been a very dedicated student and pushed herself to do her very best.

“I invested all of my time studying to get knowledge of accounting,” Mayako shares. “I still have a memory of day-to-day struggling to keep my GPA high to get a better job. Because of my efforts, I had received three honours and Dean’s List when I was attending the university. I remember that the invitation letters and awards from the honor societies always gave me confidence and motivation.”

Mayako decided to keep building on her knowledge even after graduating from university.

“My journey of studying was not ended even after graduating from a university,” Mayako explains. “Even though I graduated from a university, I had to keep studying as a CPA and as a professional. Even after I was done with my school life, I studied hard for the CPA exams. Even after I passed the CPA exam, my accounting job has required me to continuously study to acquire updated knowledge of accounting as a BIG4 professional.”

Mayako has dedicated a lot of her time to the betterment of her life.

“Becoming and being a CPA has not been easy that I have to sacrifice a lot of my time for studying, but the Golden Key has always been with me to encourage me to become a better professional for the past seven years,” Mayako mentions. “For more than seven years, the Golden Key reminds me that things I have been doing in my professional path are right and great.”

Despite Mayako joining Golden Key over seven years ago, she is still an active member.

“Even years are passed by; the Golden Key watches me, is with me, and sends this grateful award from the U.S. to Japan,” Mayako reveals. “Winning this award shows studying brings more value than I expect. So, I will continue to study even after this award is received, believing in ‘An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.’”

Mayako is very grateful for everyone who has helped her to get to where she is.

“Again, I am very thankful to everyone who has supported me for my professional development and grateful for being a member of the Golden Key Honor Society, and honored to receive this 2020 Professional Development Award,” Mayako says. “Thank the Golden Key very much for the past seven years, and thank the Golden Key for the continuous support even now.”

Thank you for being a part of the Golden Key family, Mayako; we wish you the best of luck in all your endeavors!

Golden Key is excited to introduce Svetlozar Miloshev, one of Golden Key’s 2020 Professional Development Award winners. Svetlozar graduated Magna Cum Laude and earned his BS in International Management and Marketing in 2012, and his M.B.A. from the University of Massachusetts Boston in 2016. Additionally, he holds six certificates from Dale Carnegie Traning, Cornell University, the University of Massachusetts Boston and Concordia University.

“With joy and enthusiasm, I am humbled to be a winner of the prestigious GK Professional Development Award for 2020!” Svetlozar says. “Heartfelt thanks for providing me with just another fantastic opportunity to build on even more knowledge and skills, possible thanks to this scholarship.”

Svetlozar has been a Golden Key member for over a decade and is very proud to be a member.

“It has been a decade since my initiation to the society in 2010 at the University of Massachusetts in Boston,” Svetlozar shares. “Every day I have been, am, and will continue to be a proud GK member!”

Svetlozar is very grateful for every opportunity that Golden Key has provided him.

“Thus, this is the third scholarship I receive from Golden Key!” Svetlozar comments. “This is simply phenomenal! I cannot express how grateful and blessed I feel to that effect.”

Svetlozar is exceptionally dedicated to his membership with Golden Key.

“I feel that after those three prestigious accolades now under my belt, I have turned into a lifetime Golden Key Ambassador, advocate, mentor and a true-life story scholarship winner example showing how Golden Key provides such a positive influence over leaders’ academic and professional careers through all the impactful scholarships that the organization generously provides” Svetlozar mentions. “Big thanks to you!”

Svetlozar is thankful for all the support his family has provided him, even in the most trying of times.

“I have no doubt that most than anyone else, this award will be celebrated in my native town of Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, by my beloved Mother, Father and Brother,” Svetlozar explains. “I miss them very much and I dedicate this award to them as they have been my tremendous support throughout the challenging global COVID-19 pandemic in the whole 2020. Thanks to my dear family!”

Additionally, Svetlozar feels grateful for the university he graduated from.

“Also, a big thank you to the University of Massachusetts, where I am an Alumni BSc and MBA,” Svetlozar adds.

Svetlozar explains that he plans to further his career development using this scholarship.

“My goal with this scholarship will be to apply the funds towards my career development, in order to benefit the people and world around me by taking a course in Sustainable Business Strategy,” Svetlozar shares. “Now my dream to take a Harvard Business School class online will come true! Golden Key has played the lift-me-up and make-me-stronger effect throughout my whole academic career. Now even after my graduation as an Alumni and member, I still continue your legacy.”

Svetlozar is proud of all his fellow Golden Key members and offers them his support.

“Please, allow me to wish everyone in Golden Key good health and prosperity, and please continue this praiseworthy mission of lifting-up others who need it and deserve it!” Svetlozar says. “Please continue to encourage all members, while by all means feel free to use my example, for them to get motivated to be pro-active, involved, connected, and committed to Golden Key’s three golden pillars – academics, leadership, and service. Every single Golden Key member around the world can make a difference. Let us all carry the GK legacy today and for the future generations.”

Thank you for being a part of the Golden Key family, Svetlozar; we wish you the best of luck on your courses at Harvard Business School!