Northwestern State University’s College of Business and Technology honored two businesses, Crest Industries and Alliance Compressors, with Outstanding Business Awards in thanks for their partnership and support of NSU students and academic programs.

From left are Dr. Margaret Kilcoyne, interim dean of the College; Kenny Robison, Crest Industries CEO; Robert Brinkerhoff, Crest Industries CFO; Scott Robison, Crest vice president; Alliance Compressors Human Resource Manager Michelle Brundidge and Alliance Plant Manager Ken Gardner with NSU President Dr. Jim Henderson.

Businesses were nominated by faculty based on their efforts in coordinating internships, mentoring students, funding scholarships, hiring graduates and providing input on industry needs.