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12th 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 took place on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Hotel Casa Del Mar. The evening gala began with a networking reception cocktail hour followed by dinner, keynote speaker, and awards ceremony.

If you have any questions about next year's ceremony, please contact Michael Menichetti by email at michael.menichetti@pepperdine.edu or by phone at 310.568.2371.

2019 Event Details:
Friday, April 5, 2019
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Casa Del Mar
1910 Ocean Way
Santa Monica, CA 90405

This Year's Highlights

Graziadio family sitting with Graziadio Dean and Pepperdine President
Event highlight from the George Awards event
Graziadio family members standing together
Abraham Park and Sarah Park
Carl Schroder with his father at George Awards
Abraham Park at George Awards ceremony
George Awards winner Hunter Turpin with his family and Louis Graziadio
Executive MBA student Linden Mallory
Mike Sims and Louis Graziadio talking together
Erik Krogh with Robert Woodcock at George Awards event networking
Graziadio staff members standing together Jason Stubbers and Andrew Thomas
James Berneking, Sharon Elizabeth Berneking and Kimber Maderazzo standing together at George Awards ceremony
Mike Sims at George Awards event

Winner Snapshots

Dr. Charla Griffy-Brown
Dr. Charla Griffy-Brown

Outstanding Faculty Member

LTC Daniel J. Carlson
LTC Daniel J. Carlson

Outstanding Fully Employed MBA Student

Brian Hamilton
Brian Hamilton

Outstanding Joint BSM/MBA Student

Kiko Garcia
Kiko Garcia

Outstanding Full-Time Joint BS/MBA Student

Kristy Lapidus
Kristy Lapidus

Outstanding MS in Organization Development Student

Carl Schroder
Carl Schroder

Outstanding MS in Human Resources Student

Linden Mallory
Linden Mallory

Outstanding Executive MBA Student

Steve Bilt
Steve Bilt

Waves of Service Award

Lori Torres
Lori Torres

Outstanding Graziadio Alumnus

Hunter Turpin
Hunter Turpin

Outstanding Full-Time MBA Student

AEG
AEG

Outstanding Corporate Partner Award

Featured Speakers

President Andrew K. Benton
Andrew K. Benton

President and CEO, Pepperdine University

Dean Deryck J. van Rensburg
Deryck J. van Rensburg

Dean, Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

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.

Alumni Award

Alumni George Award recipients have demonstrated leadership and initiative toward advancing the Graziadio School's alumni network.

Faculty Award

Presented to a faculty member whose commitment to teaching personifies personal leadership, excellence, and generosity of spirit.

Community Service Award

Awarded to a member of the Graziadio School family who has displayed unwavering dedication to community service.

Corporate Partner Award

Represents a member of the corporate community that has helped to enhance the mission and reputation of the Graziadio School.

Stevan Calvillo
Stevan Calvillo

Chair, the Graziadio Board; Son-in-law of George Graziadio

Mike Sims
Mike Sims

Friend of Pepperdine Graziadio benefactor, George L. Graziadio, Jr.

Robert Woodcock
Robert Woodcock

Spiritual Life Officer, Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

View this year's winners