James Parady Earns Abdow Award for Springfield College Outstanding Student of Business. The Abdow Award was created in 1983 and has been funded annually by Mr. Ronald and Mr. George Abdow of the Abdow Corporation. Ronald and George Abdow have always believed in the importance of business education and wish to encourage recognition of high levels of achievement in academic work in the Business Management majors at Springfield College. To view these students click here: http://spfldcol.meritpages.com/achievements/James-Parady-Earns-Abdow-Award-for-Springfield-College-Outstanding-Student-of-Business/25460