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Belfint Lyons & Shuman, CPAs (BLS)’s marketing & college recruiting manager, Jenni Fleck Jones, is the recipient of the 2024 Brad Scott Excellence in Mentoring Award from the University of Delaware Lerner College of Business! The Excellence in Mentoring Award was established in honor of Brad Scott, who passed away suddenly. Brad not only played a vital role in growing the Lerner Executive Mentoring Program but mentored and coached students throughout his time at UD. The award is given to a mentor who has demonstrated consistent, high-quality mentoring and goes above and beyond in mentoring Lerner students toward meeting their professional goals. Jenni was recently honored with this prestigious award at the Lerner Alumni Awards of Excellence Ceremony during Alumni Weekend. Known for her unwavering support and genuine compassion, Jenni has played a pivotal role in shaping the academic and personal journeys of countless individuals within the university community. Through her guidance, students have not only excelled academically but have also grown personally, gaining confidence in navigate the challenges of higher education, career navigation, and beyond. Her dedication to mentoring serves as a testament to the transformative power of mentorship, inspiring others to pay it forward and make a lasting difference in the lives of those they encounter. “I am extremely honored by this recognition. When working with mentees, we discuss how integrating something you are passionate about in your career helps to create purpose. The UD Executive Mentor Program does exactly that for me by incorporating my passion for helping others succeed, especially students. I am thankful that BLS encourages participation in programs that builds career purpose” stated Marketer & College Recruiter, Jenni Fleck Jones. “I’m the lucky one as I get to learn just as much from my mentees as they do from me. The students I have worked with over the years constantly show perseverance, dedication, and enthusiasm which inspires me. Please consider becoming a mentor, you won’t regret it!” Learn more about the Lerner Mentoring Program and consider becoming a mentor – Lerner Executive Mentoring Program Read about all of the award winners – Lerner College Honors 2024 Alumni Award Winners