18th Annual George Awards
Each year, the George Awards honor some of the finest members and partners of the Graziadio School community. Recipients exemplify integrity, stewardship, courage, and compassion while enriching the ever-changing business world through their superior skills and entrepreneurial spirit.
This year's event will take place on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 12:30 PM at Duke's Malibu.
About the Awards:
- Student Awards: Recipients have maintained a minimum 3.5 GPA, completed at least two trimesters, and served as outstanding leaders in the classroom.
- Faculty Award: Presented to a faculty member whose commitment to teaching personifies personal leadership, excellence, and generosity of spirit.
- Alumni Awards: Presented to a Graziadio alumnus who is values-centered, service-oriented, and entrepreneurial in spirit. They have made significant contributions that have had a positive impact on both society at large and the organizations and communities in which they are members. Their actions are in alignment with the University's mission to strengthen lives for "purpose, service, and leadership."
- Corporate Leadership Award: Presented to corporate partners who demonstrate exceptional engagement with Pepperdine Graziadio.
2026 Event
Friday, March 27, 2026
12:30 - 3 PM PT
Duke's Malibu
* Registration Closes March 19
2026 George Award Winners

Michael A.
Dauber
Outstanding Full-Time MBA Student

Leo Moronta
Blanco
Outstanding Part-Time MBA Student

Courtney Racquel
Schemansky
Outstanding Online Student

Kimberly S.
Chavez-Duque
Outstanding BSM Student

Victor Shahen
Shahnazarian
Outstanding MSAF Student

Todd J.
Schofield
Outstanding Executive DBA Student

Doreen
Shanahan
Outstanding Faculty Award

Gene Eidelman
(MBA '19)
Waves of Service Alumni Award

Rodrigo Gonzalez
(MBA '11)
Outstanding Alumni Winner
Rafael Rivera at
PIHRA
Outstanding Corporate Leadership Award
