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Join us for a memorable evening of recognition, connection, and celebration. The 2026 Celebration of Distinction at Rutgers School of Business–Camden (RSBC) recognizes alumni and partners who have positively impacted the School’s reputation and community. These awards celebrate their meaningful contributions, leadership, and commitment to creating lasting change.

The paths forged by our honorees—through perseverance, innovation, and purpose—reflect the values we aspire for every RSBC graduate to uphold. We are proud to celebrate our entire RSBC family as we honor the 2026 class and strengthen connections within our community.

Event Details

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
5:00 pm – 8:00 PM
Rutgers–Camden Campus Center
326 Penn Street
Camden, NJ 08102

Your $25 ticket includes heavy appetizers, beer, wine, soft drinks, desserts, networking opportunities, and access to the awards program and panel discussion.

Dress Code: Business Casual

2026 Honorees of the Celebration of Distinction

Honorees of the Celebration of Distinction
Class of 2026

Congratulations to our Honorees! We look forward to celebrating the 2nd class of honorees while fostering connections across our Rutgers–Camden community. Don’t miss this evening of celebration, connection, and inspiration!

Picture of <b>Distinguished Alum Award <br>Dr. Lisa Hou</b> GSBC'22<br>Director of the Office of the Joint Surgeon General at the National Guard Bureau

Distinguished Alum Award
Dr. Lisa Hou GSBC'22
Director of the Office of the Joint Surgeon General at the National Guard Bureau

Picture of <B>Emerging Alum Award<br>Madhoo Dev</b> GSBC'18<br>Senior Analyst, Business Intelligence, Oncourse Home Solutions

Emerging Alum Award
Madhoo Dev GSBC'18
Senior Analyst, Business Intelligence, Oncourse Home Solutions

Picture of <B>Entrepreneurial Trailblazer Excellence Award <br>Katie Loesch</b> SBC'12<br>Multi-Unit Franchisee, Rita’s Italian Ice | Speaker & Small Business Consultant

Entrepreneurial Trailblazer Excellence Award
Katie Loesch SBC'12
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Rita’s Italian Ice | Speaker & Small Business Consultant

Community Partner Award

The Community Foundation of South Jersey (CFSJ) helps South Jersey residents harness the power of philanthropy to transform their community and the issues they care about most.  The Foundation helps donors to create funds—both large and small—achieve positive results with their generosity in South Jersey and beyond.  By working with the Community Foundation donors can engage in philanthropy that is innovative, visionary, and effective.

Picture of <B>Emma Freedman</b><br>Community Impact Manager, Community Foundation of South Jersey

Emma Freedman
Community Impact Manager, Community Foundation of South Jersey

Picture of <B>Valeria Galarza</B> COOK'03<br> Board Secretary, Community Foundation of South Jersey | Founder and Principal Consultant of ALTA Impact Partners, LLC

Valeria Galarza COOK'03
Board Secretary, Community Foundation of South Jersey | Founder and Principal Consultant of ALTA Impact Partners, LLC

Picture of <B>Austin Planer</b><br> Board Member, Community Foundation of South Jersey | Chief Operating Officer, Humanature

Austin Planer
Board Member, Community Foundation of South Jersey | Chief Operating Officer, Humanature

Corporate Partner Award

For more than 155 years, The Campbell’s Company has been connecting people through food they love. Headquartered in Camden, N.J. since 1869, generations of consumers have trusted Campbell’s to provide delicious and affordable food and beverages. Today, the company is a North American focused brand powerhouse, generating fiscal 2026 net sales of $9.7 billion across two divisions: Meals & Beverages and Snacks. For more information, visit www.thecampbellscompany.com.

Picture of <B>Krystal Burgess</b> SAS'14<br> Sr. Early Careers Talent Partner - Supply Chain and High School Internship Programs Lead

Krystal Burgess SAS'14
Sr. Early Careers Talent Partner - Supply Chain and High School Internship Programs Lead

Previous Award Honorees

Significance of the Feather

Throughout history, feathers have symbolized honor, strength, trust, wisdom, and a connection to the divine. In many traditions, particularly among Native American communities, feathers, such as those of the eagle, are earned through acts of courage and bestowed as marks of deep respect.

For the RSBC, the feather also carries a special connection to our mascot, the Scarlet Raptor. As Raptors, we embody advocacy, adventure, fearlessness, honesty, openness, and leadership. Raptors soar with confidence and embrace challenges with courage.

Our honorees tonight exemplify these very qualities. This award, adorned with a feather, signifies not only the recognition of their achievements, but also serves as a lasting “feather in the cap” of distinction they so richly deserve.

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BLDP Executive Shadowing Application v2

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Shadowing

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Signatures

If I am chosen and matched with an executive, I will follow through and prepare a one-page report giving honest feedback about the experience. The written summary is due by the start of the next semester. By typing my name in the box to the right I am offering my digital signature in lieu of my handwritten signature.

After the shadowing event, I will write a personal thank you letter to the executive and copy Dr. Kaufman-Scarborough and Ms. Bridget Britton for their records. By typing my name in the box to the right I am offering my digital signature in lieu of my handwritten signature.

After notified of a match, students are responsible for providing personal information to the matched executive (e.g., current resume and cover letter with information on career ambitions). The information on this application is for internal use only, for us to match you as well as possible with and executive from among our alumni database.

BLDP Application

The Spring 2023 Application is now open! 

Priority will be given to applications received by November 18. Applications are accepted until all seats are filled. Space is limited, so apply early!

The seminar application process is our gateway for entry into the program. Upon acceptance into BLDP, students will be emailed their acceptance letter plus a special permission number allowing registration for the BLDP seminar.

Requirements

Seminar applications are solicited each semester and require the following:

  1. Completed application form (at the bottom of this page),
  2. For students with GPA 3.0 – 3.49, two (2) letters of recommendation (one academic; one other)

Rutgers-Camden students are invited to apply to apply for enrollment in the BLDP seminar. All applicants are expected to meet both of the following selection criteria:  (1) have sophomore standing or above and (2) have an overall GPA of 3.0 or above. First-semester transfer students will be evaluated based on their GPA earned at Rutgers. Students who fail to meet these admission criteria may still be allowed to apply for (and possibly enroll in) the BLDP seminar, but they will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

The director balances evaluations to make final decisions on people accepted for the seminar (up to a maximum of 15-20 each semester).

Students who are admitted to the BDLP are required to adopt the BLDP Code of Conduct. A signed contract is required from each student.

Students may count activities toward “leadership units” that were initiated prior to taking a seminar, as long as those activities occured primarily during their enrollment in their academic program.

Application for Admission to BLDP Seminar

Applications for the BLDP Seminar will be ongoing until class is filled.

BLDP Program Application

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  • Employment Information

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  • School Leadership Information

  • Provide evidence of leadership initiative while enrolled in school by listing all school-based organizations and activities in which you have held a leadership role while a student.

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  • Community Leadership Information

  • Provide a list of community or volunteer activities in which you engaged in a leadership role.

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  • Statement

  • In your own words (100-350), discuss the reasons why your application should be considered for the Business Leader Development Program, including what you hope to gain from the program and what you can contribute.

  • Additional Submission Instructions

  • If you need to submit two reference letters, please email them to ldrshp@camden.rutgers.edu. Ideally, you should receive one letter from an academic source (e.g., a former or current instructor), and one from a business source (e.g., a former employer - even if for a part-time or volunteer position).

    Please only submit one application. If you experience any technical problems or need to submit the application again, please contact ldrshp@camden.rutgers.edu.

    Thank you.