Fisher Alumni Awards
Honoring alumni for their vision, commitment and achievements
Each year, the Max M. Fisher College of Business Alumni Awards spotlight the boldest and brightest leaders from our alumni community. More than just awards ─ they are a celebration of visionary entrepreneurs, transformative leaders, global changemakers and passionate philanthropists who embody the very spirit of Fisher.
Established by the Alumni Board in 1993, this prestigious tradition honors graduates who are shaping industries and uplifting communities around the world. Their powerful stories, extraordinary contributions and lasting impact are testament to Fisher’s enduring legacy of excellence.
Join us on Oct. 31, 2025, as we honor these remarkable individuals at our annual ceremony. Be inspired, connect with fellow alumni, and witness how our network of Business Buckeyes continues to drive change and success across the globe. Registration and event details coming soon.
Explore past award recipients and their inspiring stories in the Alumni Awards area of our Alumni & Friends Newsroom.
Alumni Awards
This award is presented to an alumna or alumnus in recognition of their outstanding career accomplishments and leadership, positive community impact and unrivaled passion for The Ohio State University. The award is a testament to the incredible ways Ohio State business alumni are creatively shaping industries and organizations worldwide.
Inspired by Max M. Fisher’s legacy of leadership and dedication to others, this award is presented to an alumna or alumnus who has served as a principled leader in their company and their community. They are service-oriented catalysts who affect positive change in their profession and seek to advance the common good.
This award is presented to an alumna or alumnus in their early to mid-career who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in business, civic involvement and service to the college. Must be 45 years of age or younger.
This award is presented to an alumna or alumnus recognized for significant contributions to the entrepreneurship community through the development, launch and investment in successful new ventures. This award also recognizes outstanding commitment to the next generation of entrepreneurs.
This award is presented to an alumna or alumnus recognized nationally and internationally for significant contributions to business — and for helping to advance the global learning of Fisher students.
This award is presented to an extraordinary alumna or alumnus who has demonstrated a consummate commitment to service — to their alma mater, in their local community and to humankind.
Fisher’s corporate partners invest in the college through their time, talent and philanthropic support. They engage with the college by offering internships to students, hiring recent graduates, guiding students through mentorship programs, and creating avenues for students to enhance their leadership capabilities. These actions exemplify how these organizations actively invest in advancing business education at Fisher.
This award acknowledges an organization that exhibits an exceptional dedication to fostering the achievement of Fisher's students, faculty and educational initiatives.