The\u00a0annual Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 2014 to recognize and publicize the outstanding accomplishments of the graduates of the Department of Economics\u2019 undergraduate, master\u2019s, and PhD programs. We hope the stories of their achievements will inspire and challenge current students to find their own fulfilling career paths with their BU degrees in hand.<\/p>\n
The award is typically presented on campus during the Spring semester, usually at the department\u2019s commencement ceremony; however, the date of the ceremony is decided in consultation with the awardee.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019d like to nominate an Economics alum\u00a0for this award, please send information on your nominee, including contact information and a brief justification, to Professor Marc Rysman at rysman@bu.edu<\/a>. The award recognizes achievements in any area.<\/p>\n 2023 Distinguished Alumna: Jane Hyde Williams<\/a><\/p>\n 2022 Distinguished Alumna: Lisa Emsbo-Mattingly<\/a><\/p>\n 2019 Distinguished Alumni: Gina Ortiz Jones and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez<\/a><\/p>\n 2018 Distinguished Alumnus: Richard G Frank<\/a><\/p>\n 2017 Distinguished Alumnus: Jin-Yong Cai<\/a><\/p>\n 2016 Distinguished Alumnus: Tejash Shah<\/a><\/p>\nAwardees<\/h3>\n