UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State Smeal College of Business has announced the recipients of its 2021 and 2020 Alumni Awards.
The Smeal Alumni Society Board of Directors recognizes those who demonstrate leadership and service, work to further diversity and sustainability efforts, and attain outstanding career achievements, which enhance the prestige of the college.
Nominations are solicited annually from Smeal faculty, staff, students and alumni.
A full description of each award can be found by clicking on the name of the award in the following list:
- Diversity Leadership Award
- Gerald I. Susman Sustainability Leadership Award
- Outstanding Young Professional Award
- Service to Smeal Award
- Distinguished Achievement Award
A full biography and video for each honoree can be found by clicking on the name of each recipient.
2021 recipients
Diversity Leadership Award
Renée L. Baker (2012 EMBA)
Gerald I. Susman Sustainability Leadership Award
Jean Oelwang (1987 Marketing)
Outstanding Young Professional Award
Tony Thambinayagam (2009 Supply Chain Management)
Service to Smeal Award
Arthur Miltenberger (1960 Business Administration)
Jonathan B. Taylor (1990 Accounting)
Distinguished Achievement Award
Patrick G. Durbin (1991 Accounting)
Karla Trotman (1998 Business Logistics)
2020 Recipients
Diversity Leadership Award
Gregory A. Newman (2009 Marketing)
Outstanding Young Professional Award
Laura Cushing (2012 Finance)
Service to Smeal Award
Dr. Jeff Kaplan (2007 EMBA)
William C. Lane (1975 Accounting)
Distinguished Achievement Award
John Burke (1982 Marketing)
Steven W. French (1983 Marketing)
Rebecca J. Savikas (1999 Marketing)
George E. Strickler (1969 Accounting)