Saunders College of Business Alumni Awards

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This event is by invitation only. For more information, contact Karen Humbert.

You're invited to celebrate the 2025-2026 Saunders College of Business Alumni Awards.

Outstanding Business Leader Awardees:

  • EMBA Program: Peter Parts EMBA '98
    MBA Program: Brian Blaser MBA '90
    Department of Finance & Accounting: Russ Schwartzbeck BS '97 (finance)
    Department of Management: Peter Cimmet BS '91 (management)

Sarah Margaret Gillam Awardee:

  • Department of International Hospitality & Service Innovation: Mark LaPort MS '92 (hospitality tourism management)

Outstanding Community Partner Awardee:

  •  Constellation Brands

Phil Saunders Cornerstone of Philanthropy Awardee:

  • Kevin Gavagan MBA '79

Every year, RIT honors an exceptional class of alumni who have brought distinction at the highest levels to their college and RIT through professional, community or philanthropic achievements. Please join us for a reception and award ceremony honoring Saunders College of Business alumni.

  • 5:30–6:15 p.m.: Cocktails and hors d'oeuvre reception
  • 6:15 p.m.: Program

Cocktails and hors d'oeuvre reception continues following awards program.

For more information, contact Karen Humbert. Please register by Wednesday, April 8. 

 

To request ASL interpreting or real-time captioning services, please visit RIT Access Services.


Contact
Karen Humbert
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When and Where
April 16, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Room/Location: Susan R. Holliday Center (4050)
Parking Location: R Lot
Who

This is an RIT Only Event

CostFREE
Interpreter Requested?

No

Topics
alumni