The faculty of business administration held its 21st annual Business Awards Dinner on Wednesday, November 5, at the Delta Fredericton Hotel.

Three hundred guests joined the faculty to celebrate the academic achievements of business students, the professional accomplishments of graduates, and to show appreciation to donors and friends.  The audience was made up of students and their families, faculty members, university officials, donors and business partners.

More than $326, 683 in scholarships, bursaries and prizes were awarded this year to business students. These students, as well as those on the BBA and MBA Dean’s Lists were recognized during the awards ceremony for their accomplishments. Glenn Goucher and David W. Stevenson both received 2008 Certificates of Achievement. This certificate is given each year to business graduates who have made significant contributions to their professions and communities. Glenn Goucher, CFA (BSE ’86, MBA ’92), is the senior vice-president, Financial Markets, for The Montreal Exchange. David W. Stevenson, FCA, CAIRP (BBA ’68) is a partner with Stevenson & Partners LLP.

This year, two Certificates of Appreciation were presented to the following: The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), and Kathleen and Terry Malley of Malley Industries Inc.  Phillip Filleul, Associate Vice-President, NB, CIBC Retail Distribution, accepted the Certificate on behalf of CIBC. Kathleen Malley is the human resources and communications director for Malley Industries, Inc., while Terry Malley is the chief executive officer. Through a donation of over $300,000 CIBC has sponsored the annual CIBC Business Plan Competition for five years, as well as scholarships for business students at UNB. Terry and Kathleen Malley donate generously to the MBA Activator program, the CIBC Business Plan Competition, and the A.J. Malley Memorial Scholarship. Terry Malley serves as a member of the Faculty’s Advisory Board, and as Chair of the International Business and Entrepreneurship Centre’s Advisory Board.