WSB AWARDS
Dr. Bernard L. Martin Award
The Rev. Thomas E. Fleming, S.J. Distinguished Service Award
The Emerging Alumni Award
DR. BERNARD L. MARTIN AWARD
This award was established in 1976 by the Board of Directors of the Masters Business Alumni Association (MBAA). By honoring distinguished graduates of the Graduate Business Programs, this award brings recognition to the individual and to the program. It is presented at the Annual Business Awards Dinner in October.
To Qualify
A recipient must be a graduate of the Canisius Graduate Business Programs who has demonstrated noteworthy community service and significant career success.
Nominations
Anyone interested in naming a candidate or being considered for this award should submit a letter of recommendation stating the reasons for nomination. If possible, also include biographical information and a current resume.
Nominations are due May 15 and should be sent to:
Canisius University
Richard J. Wehle School of Business
2001 Main St.
Buffalo, NY 14208
Fax: (716) 888-2145
E-mail: @email
Candidates deemed eligible by the nominating committee will be contacted directly in August.
Past recipients
2003 - Nance W. Ware, MBA '85
2004 - James R. Boldt, MBA '84
2005 - Mark J. Czarnecki, MBA '91
2006 - Mary S. Martino, MBA '83
2007 - Catherine F. Schweitzer, MBA ‘99
2008 - James F. Dentinger ’84, MBA ‘92
2009 - June W. Hoeflich, MBA ‘89
2010 - Deborah C. Leous ’79, MBA ‘82
2011 - Barbara Bellanti, MBA '82
2012 - Matthew K. Enstice, MBA ‘04
2013 - Michael F. Newman, ’90, MBA ‘99
2014 - Michael J. Edbauer, MBA '12
2015 - Ralph M. Jeswald, MBA '91 CPA
2016 - Lawrence T. McGowan, '70, MBA '85
2017 - Daniel J. Zimmer '83, MBA '85
2018 - Paul V. Hartigan MBA '88
2019 - Linda A. Dobmeier MBA '83
THE REV. THOMAS E. FLEMING, S.J. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Established in 1985 by the Board of Directors of the Masters Business Alumni Association, (MBAA) this award is conferred periodically on an alumnus who has demonstrated outstanding service to the Graduate Business Programs and alumni association. The award is presented at the Graduate Business Annual Cocktail Party in May.
To Qualify
A recipient must be a graduate of the Canisius Graduate Business Programs who has demonstrated noteworthy service to the school and alumni association.
Nominations
Anyone interested in naming a candidate or being considered for this award should submit a letter of recommendation stating the reasons for nomination. If possible, also include biographical information and a current resume.
Nominations are due February 15 and should be sent to:
Canisius University
Richard J. Wehle School of Business
2001 Main St.
Buffalo, NY 14208
Fax: (716) 888-2145
E-mail: @email
Candidates deemed eligible by the nominating committee will be contacted directly in March.
Past recipients
2003 - Charlene L. Morrow, '87
2004 - Anthony N. Diina, '72
2005 - David J. Paluch, '85 (Posthumous)
2006 - Rev. Thomas J. O'Connor, S.J.
2007 - Robert Kulp, '72
2008 - John Vecchio, '90
2009 - Maureen Millane, ‘92
2010 - Lawrence Seymour, ‘72
2011 - Laura McEwen, '89
2012 - Nancy LaTulip, '82
2013 - David Naples, ‘74
2014 - Ann L. Woloszynski '90, MBA '94
2015 - John Daly MBA 92
2016 - Richard A. Shick, Ph.D.
2017 - Kevin Gavin '90, MBA '98
2018 - Matthew K. Enstice MBA '04
2019 - Jamel Perkins '97, MBA '05, MS '05
THE EMERGING ALUMNI AWARD
Established in 2018, this award recognizes an MBA alumni that graduated in the last decade. The awardee will have achieved substantial professional growth and exemplified leadership in WNY and the community.
To Qualify
A receipt must be a graduate of the Canisius Graduate Business Programs who has demonstrated noteworthy service to the school and alumni association.
Nominations
Anyone interested in naming a candidate or being considered for this award should submit a letter of recommendation stating the reasons for nomination. If possible, also include biographical information and a current resume.
Nominations are due February 15 and should be sent to:
Canisius University
Richard J. Wehle School of Business
2001 Main St.
Buffalo, NY 14208
Fax: (716) 888-2145
E-mail: @email
Candidates deemed eligible by the nominating committee will be contacted directly in March.
Past recipients
2018 - Adam Kisailus '16
2019 - Holly Constantine Ortman, MBA '15