Dyson Leadership Award

Established in 2024, the award recognizes exceptional, accomplished business leaders for their extraordinary demonstration of the Dyson School’s ethos of “our business is a better world.” Through their leadership and their business practices, they have proven that they are dedicated to addressing the toughest societal challenges.

Honorees

Cornell Business News

George Gellert poses with products from the Gellert Global Group.

March 17, 2026

George Gellert and family to receive Dyson Alumni Leadership Award

Cornell’s Dyson School will honor George Gellert ’60, MBA ’62, JD ’63 and the Gellert family of Gellert Global Group with the 2026 Dyson Alumni Leadership Award.

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A man in a light beige fedora hat standing in the sun next to grapevines loaded with bunches of grapes.

March 4, 2025

John S. Dyson ’65 Honored with Second Annual Dyson Alumni Leadership Award

John Dyson ’65 is a leader in finance, energy policy, and economic development, from founding a private investment firm to pioneering sustainable winemaking.

Accounting, Economics & Finance
Energy & Sustainability
Management, HR & Leadership
Policy & Advocacy

February 28, 2024

Cate Khan ’99 Honored with Inaugural Dyson Alumni Leadership Award

Dyson School graduate Cate Khan ’99, CEO of VerishopGroup, cofounded not only a platform but a support ecosystem for diverse, independent businesses.

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Management, HR & Leadership