The 2024 Poets&Quants Business Education Awards have set a new precedent in acknowledging excellence within the graduate business education sector. Hosted by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, the ceremony not only celebrated individual and programmatic achievements but also introduced Lifetime Achievement Awards, broadening the scope of recognition to include long-standing contributions to business education.
Among the distinguished awardees, H. Rao Unnava from the University of California, Davis Business School was named Dean of the Year, a testament to his exceptional leadership amidst the challenges facing higher education today. IMD Business School received the Program of the Year award, lauded for its innovative educational approaches. Individual accolades were awarded to Dawna Clarke from the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business as Admissions Director of the Year and Ethan Mollick from Wharton as Professor of the Year, highlighting the critical role of faculty and administrators in nurturing future business leaders.
The introduction of Lifetime Achievement Awards marked a significant expansion of Poets&Quants' recognition program. Dawna Clarke, Jeffrey Brown from Gies Business, and Jeremy Shinewald of mbaMission were honored for their enduring contributions to admissions, MBA programs, and admissions consulting, respectively. John A. Byrne, editor-in-chief of Poets&Quants, underscored the importance of these awards, reflecting on the publication's 15-year leadership in graduate business education coverage and its unique position to recognize impactful achievements.
Best in Class honors were awarded to institutions excelling in specific educational and career preparation areas. Gies Business was recognized for Digital Learning, American Kogod for Artificial Intelligence, and IE Business School for Sustainability, showcasing the diverse innovations within business education. These awards not only serve as a benchmark for excellence but also provide prospective students and educators with insights into the programs leading the way in addressing contemporary business challenges.
For further details on the award recipients and the criteria for selection, visit https://poetsandquants.com. This initiative by Poets&Quants underscores the evolving landscape of business education and the institutions and individuals driving its progress.
