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Fisher Alumni Society Alumni Awards
Fisher Alumni Society Alumni Awards
Each year at the Dean's Awards Dinner, during Alumni Weekend, several Alumni awards
are presented. Fisher College Alumni are encouraged to nominate recipients for these
awards. Alumni weekend next year is September 6/7, 1996. The Awards are:
Young Professional Achievement Award
Individuals who have demonstrated significant success in their chosen field, but who have
not yet reached their 41st birthday during the award year are eligible for this award. The
1995 award went to Larry J. Fox, BSBA 1978, Founder & CEO of Symix Computer
Systems, Inc.
Alumni Community Service Award
This award recognizes an alumnus who has distinguished himself or herself through
commitment and involvement in the community in which he or she lives. The 1995 awards
went to Hugh R. Higgins, BSBA 1942, retired MGEN, and Eldon W. Ward, BSBA 1956,
President, E. E. Ward Moving & Storage.
Distinguished Alumni Award
This award is bestowed upon individuals who have brought distinction to themselves, the
Fisher College of Business, and The Ohio State University through their participation,
commitment and leadership in their chosen profession. The 1995 awardee was Thad R.
Perry, MBA 1968, Managing Partner Andersen Consulting - Eastern Europe.
Lifetime Achievement Alumni Award
The award recognizes exceptional performance and service throughout one's career. This is
an individual who has reached his or her 55th birthday. The award was established in
1995 and its first recipient was Ray J. Groves, BSBA 1957, retired Chairman of Ernst &
Young.
Fisher College alumni are encouraged to nominate other graduates for these awards.
Nomination for the 1996 awards are due on April 1, 1996 to: Dr. John D. Stegman,
Director of Alumni Affairs, Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University, 154
Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210-1399
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