The Ivy College of Business is proud to honor the exceptional work of our dedicated faculty, staff, and alumni. Anyone may nominate a staff member for an award. All faculty nominations must go through the department chair of the nominee.
University Awards
Awards for alumni and friends
Awards for alumni and friends
Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business Awards
Ivy Award
Established in 2018, the Ivy Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Ivy College of Business. Honoring our namesake donors, it is presented to an individual, family, or organization in recognition of their exceptional career achievements and service to the college.
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.
Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Established in 2021 to honor alumni age 40 and younger who have distinguished themselves early in their career for their remarkable achievements.
| ISU Alumni Association Awards | University Due Date |
| Alumni Medal | 2/15 Annually |
| Alumni Humanitarian 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 |
| KC Cyclone of the Year Award Award | 12/1 Annually |
University faculty awards
University faculty awards
University P&S 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 Cytation Team Award | 12/1 Annually |
| Professional & Scientific Woodin Cytation Award | 12/1 Annually |
ISU Foundation awards
ISU Foundation awards
| 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 |
Ivy College of Business
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2167 Union Drive
Ames, IA 50011
515-294-8300