Awards

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The Network of International Business Schools is pleased to acknowledge the achievements and contributions of our member institutions, and of individuals that make a difference.


David Gillingham Award

Our signature award, named in honour of NIBS founder and former president Prof. David Gillingham, was introduced at the 2013 NIBS Annual Conference. It is presented each year for an outstanding project or initiative by a NIBS member institution.

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Lifetime Contribution Award

Awarded to individuals in recognition of their outstanding contribution to NIBS, its member schools, and the internationalization of business education.

2022

Dr. Memo Diriker, BEACON Director Emeritus and President & CEO of StratACUMEN, retired NIBS Board member.

2018

Ian Charles of IBA Kolding, Denmark, former NIBS President and NIBS Board Member Emeritus.

2016

Dr. Luc Vanhille of UC Leuven-Limburg, Belgium, former head of business department and retired NIBS Board member.

Distinguished Service Award

Awarded to individuals in recognition of service that has made a significant contribution to NIBS.

2023

Prof. Christine Schrage of the University of Northern Iowa, USA, Chair of the Organizing Committee for the 2022  and 2023 NIBS Case Competitions.

2020

Prof. Joachim Link of the Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences, Germany, Chair of the Organizing Committee for the 2020 NIBS Case Competition.

2019

Mary Whitrow of the University of Prince Edward Island, Canada, Chair of the Organizing Committee for the 2019 NIBS Case Competition.

2018

Prof. Giovanni Solís of Universidad del Istmo, Guatemala, Chair of the Organizing Committee for the 2018 NIBS Case Competition.

2017

Profs. Anssi Pajala and Marina Wikman of Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, Finland, co-Chairs of the Organizing Committee for the 2017 NIBS Case Competition.

2016

Dr. Jeffrey Johnson of St. Mary’s University, USA, Chair of the Organizing Committee for the 2016 NIBS Case Competition.
Prof. Fred Cahuzak of Avans University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands, Chair of the Organizing Committee for the 2016 NIBS Annual Conference.

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