Awards
Greatness in business comes with extensive experience, commitment, and perseverance. The W. P. Carey School of Business is proud to recognize the excellence of leaders from the local, national, and international business community.
Student awards
Turken Family Outstanding Graduating Senior Award
Recipients of the Turken Family Outstanding Graduating Senior Award are well-rounded students who display strong academic achievement and exemplary qualities of leadership and service. In 2000, the Sam and Ida Turken Charitable Foundation established an endowment to fund this award.
- May 2023: Natalie Jenq shares story and advice with future graduates
- December 2022: Matthew Kling achieves excellence by pushing boundaries
- May 2022: Adison McIntosh takes inspiration from ASU's inclusivity
- December 2021: Lilly Purdon reflects on many opportunities at ASU
- May 2021: Shakki Bat pairs global perspective with individual impact
Outstanding Graduate Student
Each semester, the W. P. Carey School of Business recognizes one Outstanding Graduate Student, selected from a pool of nominated students, all of whom are highly qualified for the honor. These graduates exemplify the school's mission, vision, and values.
- May 2023: Rishabh Kakkar
- December 2022: Mario Liddell
- May 2022: Chikezie Anachu
- December 2021: Christian Plesca
- May 2021: Matthew Totlis
Faculty awards
W. P. Carey faculty contribute to our school through excellence in teaching, research, and service. Visit the Faculty Awards page to learn more.
Distinguished Scholars
A portion of Dean’s Council annual membership contributions support faculty members through the Distinguished Scholar program. The Dean’s Council Distinguished Scholar award is presented to faculty who have demonstrated the highest levels of excellence in scholarship, both research and teaching, throughout their careers.
Alumni awards
Alumni Hall of Fame
Established in 1977, the W. P. Carey Alumni Hall of Fame recognizes alumni who have demonstrated leadership and achievement in their fields and in the community.
- Fall 2022: Meet the honorees
Sun Devil 100
Sun Devil 100 celebrates the achievements of Sun Devil-owned and Sun Devil-led businesses across the globe. Continuing an incredible legacy of entrepreneurship and leadership, many of the alumni selected for this honor are W. P. Carey graduates.
- Class of 2023: 157 ASU alumni honored
- Class of 2022: Spotlight on Josh Cohen
Community awards
Executive of the Year
Each year the W. P. Carey School Dean's Council honors a business leader whose contribution is recognized as significant, whose inspired management has created and sustained superior organizational performance, and whose presence exemplifies a model for future business leaders. Executive of the Year recipients are pioneers in the home computing, telecommunications, automotive, Internet, solar energy, aviation, and retail industries.
The 2023 Executive of the Year is Jack Sinclair, CEO of Sprouts Farmers Market.
Lawrence R. Klein Award for Blue Chip Forecast Accuracy
An annual honor for economic forecasting accuracy, the W. P. Carey School of Business presents the Lawrence R. Klein Award in association with the nationally recognized Blue Chip Economic Indicators newsletter.
Spirit of Enterprise Award
The Spirit of Enterprise Award is Arizona’s premier celebration of entrepreneurship. For more than two decades, the W. P. Carey School has recognized businesses that positively impact our economy while exhibiting ethics, energy, and excellence in entrepreneurship.