Peter C. Thorp Leadership Award

PURPOSE:  The Peter C. Thorp Corporate Leadership Award was established in honor of the longest tenured Corporate Advisory Board Chairman and Board member. He has been a staunch supporter and longtime champion in helping The Consortium fulfill its mission of providing the best education possible to underrepresented minorities in pursuit of their MBAs.

CRITERIA:  Thorp Award recipients must demonstrate the following:

• Evidence of generous financial support of MBA fellowships
• Evidence of leadership as a corporate champion of ethnic diversity
• Evidence of support of innovative approaches to solving problems related to equal employment opportunities
• Evidence of being recognized by peers as a leader and champion of diversity

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

• Evidence of demonstrated leadership and achievement in his/her occupation or industry

• Evidence of long-term corporate partnership with The Consortium
• Evidence of the largest number of Consortium hires
• Evidence of respect for diversity – embrace and foster an inclusive business climate of mutual respect for all people regardless of national origin, race, religion, gender, marital status, age, sexual orientation or mental impairment

• Evidence of active pursuit of educational growth through training, sharing of knowledge, expertise and skills to advance diversity