Awards & Honors

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

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.

A close-up photo of a man’s head and hands as he gestures with his hands and speaks.
Dyson School

From Pinot Noir to Public Policy: John S. Dyson ’65 Shares Lessons in Leadership

Entrepreneur, public servant, longtime Cornell trustee, and Dyson Alumni Leadership Award recipient John Dyson spoke at Dyson Leads in New York City.

Image of Lynden Archer, right, the Joseph Silbert Dean of Engineering, presenting James C. Morgan ’60, MBA ’63 with the Cornell Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award.
Johnson School

James Morgan ’60, MBA ’63, Earns Engineering’s Highest Alumni Honor

Cornell Engineering honored James C. Morgan with its Distinguished Alumni Award for his transformative leadership in nanomanufacturing technology.

Headshot of a woman with brown curly hair standing in an art gallery.
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.