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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Saratoga Springs Business Leader Receives NYS Hometown Alumni Award
Jim Mastrianni, MBA ’06, is the 12th recipient of the Cornell New York State Hometown Alumni Award.

Faculty, Staff Win 2024 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
The Dyson School’s Harry Kaiser was honored for his service and Reza Moghimi was honored for his teaching methods.

Amanda Friedman Creates Concepts, Services, and Products that Make People Smile
10 Under 10 honoree Amanda Friedman oversees design, construction, and development of brand standards for SAMBAZON Açaí Bowls.

Hot air balloon hotel concept wins international competition
Four MMH students won the Sustainability Hospitality Challenge for their business plan for “NIMBUS,” a carbon-neutral, hot air balloon hotel room.

Emerging Markets Program hosts celebration of SMART experiential research
The SMART Program hosted a dinner to honor Professor Iwan J. Azis with the Wharton Award and celebrate a student poster presentation.