Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Award for Excellence in the Accounting Programs Granted to Canisius College's John Gannon

Special to TAG Educa News Agency

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Award for Excellence in the Graduate Accounting Programs at Canisius College was presented during the Annual Accounting Banquet .

This year’s recipient is Mr. John Gannon who will be graduating with the MBA degree in Accounting.  This prestigious award is given to a graduating student who has not only excelled in the rigorous academic programs of Canisius College but has demonstrated the potential for contribution to the accounting profession.  The award was presented on behalf of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh by Dr. Edward J. Gress, the Director of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Center for Business Research at Canisius College.

In receiving the award, Mr. Gannon expressed his gratitude to HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for establishing this award and for encouraging young graduates to follow his lead in making a contribution to the field of accounting.  Mr. Gannon further stated “This award serves not only as a testament to the hard work I have put forth over the years, but also as a testament to the generosity of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh and his global vision to support the study of accounting worldwide.”

In presenting the award Dr. Gress thanked HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for seeing in Canisius College an accounting program that is worthy of his support.

The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Award for Excellence in the Graduate Accounting Programs at Canisius College was established in 1989 and has been given each year to a graduate from the MBA Program in Professional Accounting or from the MBA Program in Accounting.  Outstanding graduating students are invited to apply for this prestigious award and the winner is selected by a committee from the Council on Accountancy.