Author: Kerry McCawley

GK Scholarships: Gabriella Hale

GK Scholarships: Gabriella Hale

Golden Key is thrilled to introduce Gabriella Hale, one of Golden Key’s 2020 Graduate Scholar Award winners. Gabriella received her Bachelor’s in Plant and Soil Science and is working towards her Ph.D. in Plant Soil and Science from Texas Tech University. “Receiving this award is […]

GK Scholarships: Christian O. Díaz-Cáez

GK Scholarships: Christian O. Díaz-Cáez

Golden Key is happy to introduce Christian O. Díaz-Cáez, one of Golden Key’s 2020 Graduate Scholar Award winners. Christian graduated as a Cum Laude Honor Engineer from Universidad del Turabo in 2016 with a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and earned a Master’s of Electrical Engineering […]

GK Scholarships: Svetlozar Miloshev

GK Scholarships: Svetlozar Miloshev

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!

GK Scholarships: Chrishenda Fasse

GK Scholarships: Chrishenda Fasse

Golden Key is charmed to introduce Chrishenda Fasse, one of Golden Key’s 2020 Outstanding Member Award winners. Chrishenda earned her Bachelor’s in Human Services from Northern Kentucky University in 2010. She is currently working as an Administrative Assistant and Receptionist at the Cincinnati Educational Television. […]

GK Scholarships: Sofiya Anikina

GK Scholarships: Sofiya Anikina

Golden Key is charmed to introduce Sofiya Anikina, one of Golden Key’s 2020 Outstanding Member Award winners. Sofiya earned her Bachelor’s of Science with a Major in Social Psychology and Statistics from Lomonosov Moscow State University. Additionally, she obtained a Master’s of Science in Applied […]

GK Scholarships: Kathryn Chatwin

GK Scholarships: Kathryn Chatwin

Golden Key is delighted to introduce Kathryn Chatwin, one of Golden Key’s 2020 Outstanding Member Award winners. Kathryn received her Associate’s degree in Business Administration and Management from San Jacinto College in 2013. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Ashford University in 2021 with her Bachelor’s degree in Business Leadership.

“I am humbled and appreciative to be a 2020 Outstanding Member Award recipient through the Golden Key International Honour Society,” Kathryn shares.

Kathyrn leads a busy life and has not always had it easy.

“I have lived just south of Houston, TX, for most of my life and had many ups and downs in my scholastic career,” Kathryn explains. “I graduated high school at the age of 16, but it took almost ten years to obtain my Associate’s degree. Working full-time and having a family creates difficulties with keeping the focus on your own school at times.”

After dedicating years of her life to obtaining her Associate’s and tending to her family, she decided it was time to pursue her Bachelor’s.

“When I decided to pursue my Bachelor’s degree, I knew it had to be when I could focus more on it and do the best I possibly could,” Kathryn shares. “In my endeavors to do just that, I am in three different honor societies, recognized on the Dean’s List for 2020, and maintained a 4.0 GPA.”

With all of Kathyrn’s hard work, she is proud to call herself a Golden Key member and to have earned this scholarship.

“Although it is a challenge, I am proud of my accomplishments, and receiving the Outstanding Member Award is icing on the cake,” Kathryn remarks. “Thank you”

Thank you for being a part of the Golden Key family, Kathryn; congratulations on your graduation!

GK Scholarships: LaMarr A. Smith

GK Scholarships: LaMarr A. Smith

Golden Key is delighted to introduce LaMarr A. Smith, one of Golden Key’s 2020 Outstanding Member Award winners. LaMarr attends Thomas Edison State University and is majoring in Business Administration and earning an undergraduate certificate in Organizational Leadership. “I am proud to be a member […]

GK Scholarships: Carmen Tessier

GK Scholarships: Carmen Tessier

Golden Key is gladdened to introduce Carmen Tessier, one of Golden Key’s 2020 Graduate Scholar Award winners. Carmen earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Biology from the University of Alberta and is completing her Master’s in Medical Sciences – Paediatrics from the […]

GK Scholarships: Krisantha Moodley

GK Scholarships: Krisantha Moodley

Golden Key is delighted to introduce Krisantha Moodley, one of Golden Key’s 2020 Outstanding Member Award winners. Krisantha earned her Bachelor’s in Education from the University of Kwa-zulu Natal in 2015. She has proudly been teaching in primary schools since 2016.

“My emotions were elevated, and I was rendered speechless on receiving the great news that I had won this prestigious award,” Krisantha says. “I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Golden Key committee members for selecting me as an Outstanding Candidate for 2020. This award means the world to me, and I am sincerely honoured to receive it.”

Krisantha is not only a proud Golden Key member, but she also proudly represents her nation.

“I am proudly from South Africa, a country with rich diversity and high spirits,” Krisantha remarks.

Krisantha is a hands-on learner and enjoys being a part of all that the world has to offer.

“I always believe experience is the best way to learn and grow as a person,” Krisantha shares. “Being selected as one of the five students by UKZN to study in Norway as an exchange student for a semester provided me with such a notable experience. I also wish to continue helping in community outreach programmes. I am thankful my hard work and sheer determination did not go unrecognized.”

Krisantha has a positive outlook on life and takes every experience as an opportunity.

“I promise to uphold Golden Key’s standards for the rest of my life and to reach even greater heights,” Krisantha says. “Kindness, in my experience, is fundamental in making the world a better place for our fellow humans. My journey with Golden Key has left me with a lasting impression of opportunities and bright horizons.”

Thank you for being a part of the Golden Key family, Krisantha; we wish you the best of luck with your teaching!

GK Scholarships: Drucil Tshimanga

GK Scholarships: Drucil Tshimanga

Golden Key is enlivened to introduce Drucil Tshimanga, one of Golden Key’s 2020 Outstanding Member Award winners. Drucil studies a Bachelor of Pharmacy at the University of the Witwatersrand. She has also completed over 200 hours of work-based learning at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic […]