Awards & Honors

We’re proud of our people. Here, we share honors, awards, and accolades from across SC Johnson College.

The Ye Family, father, mother and two young daughters, smile for a posed photo with the associate director of graduate programming and two female graduate students who are holding their award certificates
Johnson School

Ye Awards for graduate achievements in teaching announced

Doctoral candidates recognized with Ye Awards for excellence in graduate teaching

Two young girls pose with their parents at a table in a brightly lit office overlooking Cayuga Lake.
Johnson School

Carrying the torch forward: Ye family creates new award

College of Business faculty Mao Ye, Ph.D. ’11, and Xi Yang, Ph.D. ’10, create the Cornelia Ye and Christine Ye Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards

Pinaki Bhattacharyya presenting at an AMPIN event
Johnson School

Powering the Future: Leadership in Renewable Energy Transition

20 for 20 honoree Pinaki Bhattacharyya MBA ’03, CEO of AMPIN Energy Transition, shares his commitment to sustainability.

George Gellert in front of a background holding his award
Dyson School

Cornell research drives business success, says nation’s largest private food importer

In recognition of the vital contributions of Cornell faculty to their industry, the Gellert family has endowed two professorships.

Rose Jou being pinned by her parents at the Cornell University ROTC Tri-Service Commissioning Ceremony, held May 23 in Statler Auditorium.
Nolan School

Cornell Graduates Aim to ‘Lead From the Front’ as Military Officers

Rose Jou ’25, a student in the Nolan School, graduated as Navy ROTC’s battalion commander.

Professor Daniella Scur, Nneoma, and Rev. Sr. Matilda Adeboye of Louisville Girls High School in Nigeria, standing at the front of the room speaking at the Merrill Presidential Scholar luncheon.
Dyson School

Merrill Scholars Honor Mentors Who Inspired Their Success

Dyson School student Nneoma Udoyeh ’25 honored her high school principal for teaching the value of work routines that lead to success.

a large banquet hall filled with people seated at round tables and with two large red banners with the text Big Red Bash hanging on either side of the stage.
Johnson School

Big Red Bash 2025: A Night to Celebrate Leadership, Impact, and Community

The Johnson School’s premier alumni event honored leadership, service, and impact across the global Cornell business community.

A woman dressed in business attire speaking on stage.
Nolan School

Snack Startup Cramp Bites Wins Hospitality Business Plan Competition

Armita Jamshidi ’25 won $25K for her startup Cramp Bites, natural pain-relief snacks for soothing menstrual cramps.

Image of Trent Preszler
Dyson School

Community Engagement Awards Recognize Transformative Partnerships and Projects

Dyson professor Trent Preszler honored at community engagement awards.