When Steve Nordness graduated from Auburn University in 1981, he was proud of his degree in Industrial Management.

On Friday, April 22nd, 2016, Auburn showed Steve that they are also proud of his success by awarding him the 2016 Top Tiger Award!

This recognition is reserved for graduates of Auburn’s College of Business who have led their companies to extraordinary growth over the last five years.

Nominees are evaluated based on revenue growth and their ability to operate in a manner consistent with the Auburn Creed. Take a look at the Auburn Creed printed below and you will recognize the qualities that Steve exemplifies on a daily basis!!

Congrats to our TOP TIGER, Stephen Nordness!! War Eagle!

The Auburn Creed
I believe that this is a practical world and that I can count only on what I earn. Therefore, I believe in work, hard work.
I believe in education, which gives me the knowledge to work wisely and trains my mind and my hands to work skillfully.
I believe in honesty and truthfulness, with-out which I cannot win the respect and confidence of my fellow men.
I believe in a sound mind, in a sound body and a spirit that is not afraid, and in clean sports that develop these qualities.
I believe in obedience to law because it protects the rights of all. I believe in the human touch, which cultivates sympathy with my fellow men and mutual helpful-ness and brings happiness for all.
I believe in my Country, because it is a land of free-dom and because it is my own home, and that I can best serve that country by “doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with my God.”
And because Auburn men and women believe in these things, I believe in Auburn and love it. – George Petrie (1945)