Georgia State University

Waino W. Suojanen Research Excellence Award is presented to the doctoral student in managerial sciences with the most outstanding record of achievement in research.

Francis J. Bridges Scholastic Achievement Award is presented to the most outstanding managerial sciences major in the B.B.A. program based on academic achievement, potential for leadership, and service to the university and the community.

Dennis E. Grawoig Memorial Award is presented to the outstanding undergraduate student in the Managerial Sciences displaying exceptional analytical skills, this award is given in memory of the founder of the Department of Decision Sciences and the first President of the Decision Sciences Institute. It is based on academic achievement, potential for leadership and service to the university and community.

Carl A. Bramlette, Jr., Scholastic Achievement Award is presented to the most outstanding managerial sciences major in the M.S. program based on academic achievement, potential for leadership, and service to the university and the community.

Cecil B. Day Scholarship in Hospitality Achievement is awarded to hospitality majors based on academic achievement, school and community involvement, and work experience.

Dylan Henderson was awarded the Jack and Barbara Barber Award at the 2015 Honors Day Celebration.

GTA Teaching Excellence Awards are awarded for outstanding teaching performance by doctoral-level teaching assistants during the preceding calendar year (spring, summer and fall terms).

H. Talmage Dobbs, Jr. Outstanding Student award is named after Mr. H. Talmage Dobbs, Jr., past chairman of the board of Life of Georgia and a Georgia State alum. The award is presented to the outstanding undergraduate finance major over the past year. The criteria used to determine the recipient include classroom performance and recommendations from past instructors.

The R. C. Williams, M.D., Honor Award was established to honor the late Dr. Williams, who founded the Hospital Administration program at Georgia State in 1952. The award is given to the graduate student in the Institute of Health Administration demonstrating outstanding leadership in the profession through university, community and work-related endeavors.