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

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. Tyler Owen who will graduate from the MBA Program in Accounting at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York.   

This prestigious award is given to a graduating student who has not only excelled in the rigorous academic program of Canisius College, but who 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. Owen expressed his gratitude to HE Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh for supporting the study of Accounting internationally.  He also expressed his admiration of Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh and his accomplishments in building the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization in a critical part of the world.  Mr. Owen also stated that HE Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh should be the example for all accountants to follow.  

In presenting the award Dr. Gress thanked HE Dr. 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 150-Hours MBA Program in Accounting.  Outstanding graduating students who meet certain criteria are invited to apply for this prestigious award and the winner is selected by a committee from the Canisius College Council on Accountancy.