The Ivy College of Business is proud to honor the exceptional work of our dedicated students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends. Our college-level awards recognize members of the Ivy community who have gone above and beyond in demonstrating excellence in student engagement and impact, involvement in alumni activities, volunteer and community service, or outstanding research and teaching performance.
Ivy College of Business Awards
All Ivy College of Business Award nominations can be submitted via electronic or hard copy to Monica Sasse (sasse@iastate.edu) in the Dean’s Suite (2200 Gerdin) by March 8. Each nomination must include an Ivy College of Business Cover Sheet and other required materials. The college awards are presented in April at the Ivy College of Business Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony, sponsored by the Dean’s Advisory Council.
| Award | Due Date |
| Tenure-Eligible/Tenured Faculty Outstanding Achievement in Teaching Award | 3/8 Annually |
| Tenure-Eligible/Tenured Faculty Early Achievement in Teaching Award | 3/8 Annually |
| Tenure-Eligible/Tenured Faculty Outstanding Achievement in Research Award | 3/8 Annually |
| Tenure-Eligible/Tenured Faculty Mid-Career Achievement in Research Award | 3/8 Annually |
| Tenure-Eligible/Tenured Faculty Early Achievement in Research Award | 3/8 Annually |
| Research Impact Award | 3/8 Annually |
| Non-Tenure Eligible Faculty Superior Service in Teaching Award | 3/8 Annually |
| Non-Tenure Eligible Faculty Early Achievement in Teaching Award | 3/8 Annually |
| Staff Superior Service Award | 3/8 Annually |
| Staff Student Impact Award | 3/8 Annually |
| Outstanding New Professional Award | 3/8 Annually |
| Inclusion Excellence Award | 3/8 Annually |
Ivy Women in Business Awards
The Ivy College of Business presented four Ivy Women in Business Awards during a special event on March 27, 2019. These awards celebrate women in business, and their champions, and serve as an opportunity to inspire young women in college as they prepare for a bright future in business.
2019 Award Winners
| Champion Award
Leslie Buttorff, Quintel-MC From her nominator: “She has a sustained record of intentionally mentoring and promoting women in her company and at companies where she had leadership positions.” Champion Award Principal From their nominator: “Principal is committed to ensuring pay equity and offering employees work-life balance through flexible work schedules, parental leave and an onsite childcare facility.” |
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| Inspiration Award
Kate Banasiak, Diversified Management Services From her nominator: “Kate’s incredible drive launched her into a leadership role early in her career. While this would be a tremendous feat for anyone, Kate saw the window for opportunity and rose to the occasion.” |
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| Outstanding Young Alumna Award
Emily Schmitt, Sukup Manufacturing Co. From her nominator: “Emily is committed to helping the next generation and in 2012, she was responsible for launching the Sukup intern program. That has now grown from two to almost 60 interns who are trained at one of Iowa’s most successful manufacturing companies.” |
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2018 Winners
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Champion Award Luann K. Rickert From her nominator: “Luann is focused on helping all employees be successful and reach their full potential, but has been specifically focused on underrepresented populations within her company.” |
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Inspiration Award Christina Moffatt From her nominator: “Her greatest joy is seeing others succeed in what they were meant to do with their lives.” |
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Outstanding Young Alumna Award Kelli J. Schmidt From her nominator: “Bottom line, Kelli is the go-to person for our female professionals as they plan their careers and families.” |
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Dean’s Student Awards
| Award | Due Date |
| Dean’s Student Leadership Award | 3/30 Annually |
| Dean’s Student Inspiration Award | 3/30 Annually |
PhD Student Awards
Graduate College Teaching Excellence Award
| Year | Name |
| 2019 | Shuang (Sophie) Zhai |
| 2018 | Prabhjot Singh |
| 2018 | Fei (Sophie) Song |
| 2018 | Sina Amiri |
| 2018 | Akmal Mirsadikov |
| 2016 | Inmyung Choi |
| 2016 | Melika Kordrostami |
| 2014 | Manjul Gupta |
| 2014 | Akshaya Vijayalakshmi |
| 2013 | Andy Luse |
| 2013 | Arunachalam Swaminathan |
| 2012 | David Correll |
Graduate College Research Excellence Award
| Year | Name |
| 2019 | Prabhjot Singh |
| 2019 | Amin Rostami |
Rama and Sridhar Ramaswami Marketing Research Excellence Award
| Year | Name |
| 2019 | Amin Rostami |
| 2018 | Pushpinder Gill |
| 2017 | Pushpinder Gill |
| 2016 | Russell Lemken |
| 2015 | Akshaya Vijayalakshmi |
Research Excellence Award
| Year | Name |
| 2019 | Shuang (Sophie) Zhai |
| 2017 | Xinxue (Shawn) Qu |
| 2016 | Akmal Mirsadikov |
| 2015 | Saurabh Ambulkar |
Previous Awards
Outstanding Doctoral Student Research Award
| Year | Name |
| 2018 | Xinxue (Shawn) Qu |
Awards for Alumni and Friends
| Ivy College of Business Awards | |
| Citation of Achievement Award Established in 1985, this award honors distinguished alumni who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in life beyond the campus. | |
| Russ and Ann Gerdin Award Established in 2009, this award honors contributions from valuable corporate partners or individuals who are not Ivy College of Business graduates. | |
| John D. DeVries Service Award Established in 1985 to recognize individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service to the Ivy College of Business. | |
| ISU Alumni Association Awards | University Due Date |
| Alumni Medal | 2/15 Annually |
| Alumni Merit Award | 2/15 Annually |
| Alumni Service Award | 2/15 Annually |
| Impact Award | 2/15 Annually |
| James A. Hopson Alumni Volunteer Award | 2/15 Annually |
| Outstanding Young Alumni Award | 2/15 Annually |
| Distinguished Alumni Award | 8/1 Annually |
| Honorary Alumni Award | 8/1 Annually |
| Faculty/Staff Inspiration Award | 12/1 Annually |
| Iowa STATEment MAKERS | 12/1 Annually |
| Wallace E. Barron All University Senior Award | 12/1 Annually |
University Faculty Awards
University P&S Awards
| Award | University Due Date |
| ISU Award for Achievement in Economic Development in Iowa | 2/10 Annually |
| ISU Award for Achievement in Intellectual Property | 2/10 Annually |
| NEW – ISU Award for Inclusive Excellence | 2/10 Annually |
| Professional & Scientific Excellence Award | 2/10 Annually |
| Professional & Scientific Outstanding New Professional Award | 2/10 Annually |
| Professional & Scientific Research Award | 2/10 Annually |
| Regent’s Award for Staff Excellence | 2/10 Annually |
| The Carroll Ringgenberg Award | 2/10 Annually |
| MLK, Jr. Advancing One Community Awards | 11/15 Annually |
| Professional & Scientific Outstanding New P&S Council Member CYtation Award | 11/15 Annually |
| Professional & Scientific Cytation Award | 12/1 Annually |
| Professional & Scientific Team Award | 12/1 Annually |
| Professional & Scientific Woodin Cytation Award | 12/1 Annually |
ISU Foundation Awards
| Award | University Due Date |
| Order of the Knoll True and Valiant Award | 7/11 Annually |
| Order of the Knoll Campanile Award | 7/11 Annually |
| Order of the Knoll Cardinal and Gold Award | 7/11 Annually |
| Order of the Knoll Corporation and Foundation Award | 7/11 Annually |
| Order of the Knoll Faculty and Staff Award | 7/11 Annually |
| Order of the Knoll Emerging Philanthropist Award | 7/11 Annually |