MBA Awards Nomination
MBA Awards Nomination
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The annual MBA Awards and Gala Ceremony honors the staff, faculty, and graduating MBA students and student organization leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the MBA Program, MSB, Georgetown University, and/or the community at large. These awards celebrate our program’s core values and the contributions of our incredible MBA student community, and were designed to recognize exceptional individuals who embody the qualities that make McDonough special.
MBA Awards Nominations:
We invite all members of the MBA community to participate in our annual awards program by either self-nominating or nominating colleagues. You can nominate MBA Graduating Students (Class of 2026), Faculty or Staff.
Note that we may have more than one winner per category.
You can submit nominations for 10 awards:
Outstanding Student Organization Award
Community Builder Award
Sustainability Award
Global Leadership Award
Impact through Inclusion Award
Creativity and Innovation Award
Dean’s Citation Award for Service
The Daniel Walker McNeal Award (Student of the year)
The MBA Excellence in Teaching Award (Faculty)
Ronald L. Smith Distinguished Service Award (Staff)
Review the complete awards descriptions here.
Submit the MBA End of Year Awards nomination form for the staff, faculty, graduating students, and student organization leaders who you believe deserve accolades. Submissions are welcome year-round—nominate someone as soon as they make an impact. You may submit the form multiple times for different individuals or awards.
MBA Awards & Gala
MBA Awards & Gala
The MBA Program at the McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University, honors staff, faculty, and graduating MBA students—including organization leaders—who have made outstanding contributions to the community.
These MBA Awards recognize individuals who exemplify the exceptional qualities of the McDonough community. This year, Dean Dasmohapatra has introduced the MBA Awards & Gala, an expanded celebration for the MBA Graduating Class designed to recognize these achievements more grandly.
MBA Awards & Gala Event Details
MBA Awards & Gala Event Details
While full event details are still being planned, the MBA Awards & Gala is scheduled for Monday, May 11, 2026.
Event: 2026 MBA Awards & Gala
Date: Monday, May 11, 2026 | 5:30 to 10:00 PM (arrive early for check-in)
Location: The Mayflower Hotel | 1127 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036
Dress Code: Formal Attire (The idea is to look polished and elegant; cocktail attire or formal business attire is recommended; black tie optional. Please refer to the attached inspiration cocktail attire guide for examples.)
Stay tuned for more 2026 MBA Awards & Gala updates!
MBA Awards & Gala - Ticketing Information
Ticket sales for the MBA Awards & Gala open on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, and occur in ticket phases.
Please note that only graduating MBA students can purchase Gala tickets. If any remain, sales will open to the rest of the community in a later ticket phase.
Prices for gala tickets are $20 and will be available for purchase exclusively through MSB Campus Groups.
Previous Year Information
Previous Year Information
2025 MBA Award Winners
2025 MBA Award Winners
MBA Awards & Gala Photos
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