August 2026 Scholar Accolades
Coke Scholar accolades featuring Daniel McFarland (2011), Bridget Meacham Kowalski (2002), Kayee Au (2010), Derrius Quarles (2009), Brandon Cardet-Hernandez (2003), Andrew Brennen (2014),
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Impact Starts with Showing Up: Coke Scholars Serve Western NC at 2026 Summit
More than 80 Coke Scholars and alumni came together to support Hurricane Helene recovery, demonstrating the power of service, connection, and community.
March 2026 Scholar Accolades
Coke Scholar accolades featuring Yosh Miller (2005), Angela Nam (2000), Holly Sanchez Perry (2009), Mier Wang (2009), Kya Brooks (2021), and Claire Chi (2024).
January 2026 Scholar Accolades
Coke Scholars on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List, Schwarzman Scholars, and more!
December 2025 Scholar Accolades
Accolades featuring Florence Onyiuke (2022), Sophia Wang (2020), Alina Wilson (2019), Kashish Bastola (2022),
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December 2016 Accolades
Christopher Gray (2010) won a 2016 American Ingenuity Award as 1 of 17 people changing the Universe, and FreshPaper Inventor, Kavita Shukla (2002), has been invited to participate in the 2016 Nobel Prize Dialogues in Sweden.
December 2016 Connections
Tory Bredt (2006) took her Coke Scholar shirt to New Zealand and Australia, and several Atlanta Scholars brought their families to The Coca-Cola Company office for a holiday visit.
November 2016 Accolades
Michael Tubbs (2008 Scholar and the first Alumni Legacy Scholar) was elected the youngest and first African American Mayor of Stockton, CA, his hometown, at 26, and Elise Stefanik (2002) was reelected as Congresswoman of New York’s 21st district!
November 2016 Connections
Nicole Knott (2003) met up with Joy Sparrowhawk (2000) for a Coke in Corsica, and Mark traveled to Omaha and Des Moines for receptions with Coke Scholars.