UC's Lindner College of Business to Celebrate 31 Years of Recognizing Community Business Leaders for Achievement and Service

The Carl H. Lindner College of Business Alumni Board of Governors will once again bestow honors to local business leaders for their contributions to community service and achievement.

Known as Cincinnati’s longest running event recognizing business alumni and partners, this year’s 31st annual Cincinnati Business Achievement Awards will be March 3, 2016, at a new location, The Regency Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Cincinnati.

The event, emceed by Lindner College of Business Dean David Szymanski, PhD, emphasizes the accomplishments and support of alumni and business partners who make an impact in the Lindner College of Business, the Cincinnati community and the global business world.

Lindner’s Board of Governors will present the following honors to:

Honorees for 2016 are:

Robert R. Buck, BBA '70
Chairman | Beacon Roofing Supply
Chairman | Multi-Color Corporation
Carl H. Lindner Award for Outstanding Business Achievement

Kay Geiger
President | PNC Bank, Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky
Distinguished Service Award

Johnson Investment Counsel
Business Partnership Award

PACEsetter Award winners
Gary J. Cornwall, BA ‘10, MA ‘12
Lindner PhD Candidate, Economics

Clarissa K. Niese, BBA ‘04
Chief Marketing Officer, Executive Vice President, Tire Discounters, Inc.

Shashank Saxena, MBA ‘08, MS ‘08
Senior Director, Special Projects—Strategy and New Business Development,
The Kroger Company

Janelle Wichmann, BBA ‘13
Senior Assistant Brand Manager, The
Procter & Gamble Company

Event Details:

What: 31st Annual Cincinnati Business Achievement Awards

Where: Hyatt Regency Cincinnati (Note: New Location)

When: Thursday, March 3, 2016 | 6PM Reception, 7PM Dinner

Cost: $125 per seat, table sponsorships available

Registration: Required and available online

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