(North Canton, OH – May 14, 2009) – The Stark State College student chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) has been named IMA’s “Outstanding Two-Year College Chapter in the Nation” for the ninth time in the past 12 years. The chapter also received the “Best Practices” award for 2008-2009. In addition to trophies, the Chapter receives $1500 in cash awards that will be used for student scholarships at Stark State.

Chapter officers include: President Becky Kuzmik, Vice President Brandy Thompson, Secretary Lennie Sheppard and Treasurer Sharol Showalter. Chapter advisor is Pam Benner, interim department chair of accounting and finance technology.

The annual competition honors student chapters from across the U.S. for their efforts in promoting management accounting and financial management as professions and careers. Judges based the award on the chapter’s success with educational meetings, community service projects, awareness projects, linkages to area businesses and more.