Honors & Awards
Each year, NYU Stern recognizes excellence in education. These awards are conferred upon members of the Stern community that exemplify the commitment to the highest level of achievement.Below are the awards and prizes that are typically presented at a special ceremony before Convocation. Note that some of these may not be granted this year.
The Professor of the Year is chosen for his/her dedication to outstanding teaching, commitment to students and the embodiment of the Stern community. The student body is responsible for nominating and choosing the recipient of the award.
Administrator of the Year is a tribute to the Stern administrator who exhibits the highest standards of excellence, dedication and accomplishment at Stern.
The Leonard N. Stern School of Business Alumni Association Award for highest achievement and scholastic attainment.
The Dean's Award for outstanding scholarship.
The Kenshin Oshima Prize presented to the student(s) with the highest academic achievement at the end of the first year of MBA study.
The W. Edwards Deming Award awarded by Delta Pi Sigma to a distinguished student who has demonstrated excellence in the field of statistics.
The Ernest Kurnow Award given to a graduating student exemplifying excellence in the field of statistics.
The Harold Price Entrepreneurship Award, established by The Price Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies, for a student pursuing an entrepreneurial career who has attained outstanding achievement in entrepreneurial studies and student leadership.
The Money Marketeers Marcus Nadler Award for attaining the highest scholastic ranking in the area of banking and finance.
The Money Marketeers International Award to a graduating international student who has attained the highest scholastic rating in the field of banking and finance.
The Money Marketeers Prize for excellence in the field of banking and finance.
The Herman E. Krooss Award, established in memory of Professor Herman E. Krooss, for completing the course of studies with distinction and presenting an outstanding doctoral dissertation.
The Shigekuni Kawamura (MBA '58) Award, established in memory of our distinguished alumnus, member of the Stern Board of Overseers and NYU Trustee, for outstanding academic achievement in the area of international business.
The Harold W. MacDowell Award established to honor the memory of the long-time director of the doctoral program at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business and awarded to the PhD graduate who best exemplifies qualities of and dedication to scholarship.
The Jay Wyner Award, established in memory of our distinguished alumnus Jay S. Wyner (MBA '60), for a graduating student with an undergraduate degree in engineering who has demonstrated academic excellence.
Excellence in Accounting Award for academic achievement in accounting.
Excellence in Economics Award for academic achievement in economics.
Excellence in Management Award for academic achievement in management.
Excellence in Marketing Award for academic achievement in marketing.
Impact Awards
- for academic and extracurricular achievement in entertainment, media and technology
- for academic and extracurricular achievement in law and business
- for academic and extracurricular achievement in social innovation and impact
The Joseph H. Taggart Award, established by the alumni of the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, for significant contributions and service to the School and to the University.
The Stern School Service Awards for meritorious service to the School, University and community.
President's Service Awards for distinguished service and contribution to New York University and the community.