Distinguished Alumni Award
Geoff Allen Recognised for Leadership and Service
Geoffrey David Allen, MBA 1969, Founder and Director of the Allen Consulting Group and Founder and Chairman of the Centre for Corporate Affairs was awarded the 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award at the MBS Annual Alumni Dinner on 19th November 2008.
In making the announcement, the President of the MBS Alumni Association, Vu Tien Vy, told guests that the Award is presented each year for professional and community achievement as well as contribution to Melbourne Business School. It was officially presented to Geoff by last year’s award winner John Ralph AC, who completed a management course at Mt. Eliza in 1964. The inaugural winner in 2006 was Margaret Jackson, MBA 1982
The award recognizes the service Geoff Allen has given to his country, his government and his School. Read the full story
Photo: from left Vu Tien Vy, Geoffrey Allen, John Ralph AC, John Seybolt
About the awards
The Melbourne Business School Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honour that MBS can bestow on an alumnus. Each year the award is presented to an individual (or individuals) demonstrating the ultimate in professional achievement, service to society or service to the School, its students and alumni.
Launched in 2006, the MBS Distinguished Alumni Award was created to recognise alumni who have:
- demonstrated excellence in their professional lives
- made meaningful contributions to the society in which they live and work or
- has contributed to the enrichment of the School, its alumni or its students.
Past award winners
Eminent Australian businessman Mr John Ralph AC was awarded the 2007 Distinguished Alumni Award at the Annual Alumni Dinner on Tuesday 27 November.
Read the full report and view the award presentation via webcast
The inaugural DAA was presented to Margaret Jackson AC (MBA 1982) at the 2006 Annual Alumni Dinner.
Read the news article MBS honours Margaret Jackson AC
