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 Cincinnatis longest running event recognizing business alumni and partners, this years 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.
Lindners 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 ProjectsStrategy 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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