Photo by CBSM Student Anna Nevison Meg Nordale, center, stands with CBSM students and ASUAF officers Jackson Nelson and
Lael Bartch.
Meg Nordale, President of GHEMM Company has been named the 2026 Business Leader of
the Year.
The College of Business and Security Management has been honoring business leaders
since 1977. Recipients of the award are selected by a committee of CBSM students,
faculty, advisory board members and former recipients based on merits of leadership,
business accomplishments, community involvement and educational support.
To reserve tickets, a table or sponsorship for the 2026 Business Leader of the Year,
contact
Ticket sales for this event benefit CBSM student organizations and scholarships. You
can always make a donation to the College of Business and Security Management.
Student Involvement
This event is unique because students play a major role in the planning and attendance.
Student committees include: Co-chairs, Decorations, Door Prizes, Raffle Ticket Sales,
Marketing, and Volunteer Management.
Photo by Anna Nevison Lael Bartch, 2026 Business Leader of the Year Co-Chair, talks with recipient Meg Nordale
at the reveal.
Photo by Anna Nevison 2026 Business Leader of the Year steering committee at the GHEMM Company office in
Fairbanks.
Photo by Chestnut Photography Jackson Nelson, 2026 Business Leader of the Year Co-Chair, with Nook.
