Award Events

These awards are presented to people and organizations who have achieved distinction in their fields and/or have provided exemplary service to the school or the wider community.

Ernest C. Arbuckle Award

Sponsored annually by Stanford GSB Alumni Association, the Ernest C. Arbuckle Award recognizes excellence in the field of management leadership.

Alison Elliott Exceptional Achievement Award

The Alison Elliott Exceptional Achievement Award honors those Stanford GSB alumni volunteers who have gone above and beyond the high expectations of Alumni Consulting Team consultants.

Entrepreneurial Company of the Year Award (ENCORE)

Each year since 1970, Stanford GSB Alumni Association and the ENCORE selection committee recognize a Bay Area company as the Entrepreneurial Company of the Year.

Excellence in Leadership Award

This annual award marks Stanford GSB Alumni Association commitment to underscoring the importance of leadership in business by highlighting the achievements of a senior executive and Stanford GSB alumnus/a who has made significant contributions to the corporate world and the community.

Jerry I. Porras Leadership Award

This award celebrates a Stanford GSB alumna or alumnus who has significantly contributed to the Latino community while encouraging and inspiring leadership in business.

John W. Gardner Volunteer Leadership Award

Honors alumni volunteers who have demonstrated a history of strong volunteer commitment in many different areas frequently in a leadership role.

Jack McDonald Military Service Appreciation Award

Recognizes a person who has served in the military, has an extraordinary track record of leadership, and is an example of outstanding achievement in business or business education.

Robert K. Jaedicke Faculty Award

This award is presented annually to a member of the GSB faculty for service to the school’s alumni.

Tapestry Award

This award celebrates a Stanford GSB alumna or alumnus who has significantly contributed to the Black community and has woven inspirational leadership, intellectual excellence, and service to others into their professional and personal lives.