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JoAnn Heffernan Heisen Award For Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement in Economics 

The Department of Economics proudly announces the JoAnn Heffernan Heisen Award. The award will be given annually to recognize the academic contributions of an outstanding graduating senior in Economics. The recipient’s name will be engraved on a plaque in the Department office, the award will be included in commencement materials, and the recipient will receive a $500 prize. Professor Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Chair of the Economics Department, noted that “Employers and graduate schools already recognize the outstanding achievements of our majors. This award will heighten recognition within the College and, especially, among our own students, of opportunities for creative, high quality work by Economics undergraduates.” 

Graduating seniors are eligible if nominated by a member of the Economics faculty. Selection will be based on the nominating letter, academic performance in all courses counted toward the major, a writing sample, and, if relevant, participation in an economics research project (such as a class project, internship, honors thesis, or independent study). We will be sending a letter describing the award to all seniors during the Spring term. 

The award honors not only the recipient, but also JoAnn Heffernan Heisen, who earned a B.A. in Economics from Syracuse University in 1972. At present, she is Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Johnson & Johnson, responsible for the management of information technology and related systems for their worldwide enterprise. Ms. Heisen is one of the most distinguished women in American corporate affairs and she has received numerous awards and honors.