Awards & Honors

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

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Nolan School

Cindy Estis Green ’79 Named 2025 Cornell Hospitality Innovator

The award will be presented to the CEO and co-founder of Kalibri Labs, LLC, on June 3, 2025 in New York City.

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Johnson School

Eduardo Padilla Silva: Leading with Heart, Vision, and Resilience at FEMSA

Cornell’s Emerging Markets Institute honored Eduardo Padilla Silva, MBA ’81, former CEO of FEMSA, with the 2024 Cañizares Award for Distinguished Alumni.

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Nolan School

Dos Amigos Founder Jorge Bouras Believes in Business Making Life Better

10 Under 10 honoree Jorge Carlos Bouras is an entrepreneur and Cali-Mex cook who believes in helping his employees to reach their goals.

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Johnson School

Shawn Driver Integrates Military Ops and New Tech Savvy to Drive Defense Innovation

10 Under 10 honoree Shawn Driver, MBA ’19, ensures the U.S. Army remains at the forefront of technological innovation.

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Nolan School

Madison Austrich Champions Inclusion and Environmental Responsibility in Hospitality

10 Under 10 honoree Madison Austrich is a portfolio growth manager at Hyatt Hotels, a champion for gender equality, and a competitive rower.

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Dyson School

Shadi Atallah Integrates Biology and Economics to Advance Sustainable Agriculture

10 Under 10 honoree Shadi Atallah, a professor of agricultural and consumer economics, is a teacher, mentor, academic leader, and scientific advisor.

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Johnson School

Honoring Diversity and Leadership: The L. Joseph Thomas Suite Dedication

Past and present deans and alumni came together during Reunion 2024 to honor Joe Thomas, Anne and Elmer Lindseth Dean Emeritus of the Johnson School.

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Johnson School

Chris Marino is Shaping the Next Generation of Marketing Leaders by Paying it Forward

10 Under 10 honoree Chris Marino, MBA ’20, is a head of agency at Google who believes in using marketing as a force for good.

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SC Johnson College

Risa Mish Honored with the 2024 Earl Hill Jr. Faculty Achievement and Diversity Leadership Award

Risa Mish, professor of practice at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, received the award from The Consortium for her outstanding contributions in diversity leadership.