Past Joseph Wharton Award Recipients
The Wharton Club of New York Joseph Wharton Award recipients are alumni who are recognized for their tremendous accomplishments, leadership and professional excellence.
2020 Joseph Wharton Award Recipients
These alumni were honored at the 2019 Joseph Wharton Dinner which will took place on Thursday, October 10th at the elegant Essex House located on Central Park South.
Joseph Wharton Award for Lifetime Achievement
For the Wharton alumnus who has had tremendous positive and sustained impact on business and society over the course of their careers.
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David S. Pottruck, C'70, WG'72 Chairman & CEO, Red Eagle Ventures, Inc. Former President & CEO, Charles Schwab |
Joseph Wharton Award for Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who embodies the highest standards of leadership in both business and society.
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Dawn Fitzpatrick, W'92 Chief Investment Officer Soros Fund Management |
Joseph Wharton Award for Social Impact
For the alumnus who has had the greatest impact in public service, social enterprise or philanthropy.
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Joseph Wharton Award for Young Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who, early in his/her career, has demonstrated the greatest potential for leadership and lasting impact.
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Jeff Raider, WG'10 Co-Founder and Co-CEO Harry’s, Inc. |
These alumni were honored at the 2019 Joseph Wharton Dinner which will took place on Thursday, October 10th at the elegant Essex House located on Central Park South.
Joseph Wharton Award for Lifetime Achievement
For the Wharton alumnus who has had tremendous positive and sustained impact on business and society over the course of their careers.
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Pete Nicholas, WG'68 Co-Founder & Chairman Emeritus Boston Scientific Corporation |
Joseph Wharton Award for Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who embodies the highest standards of leadership in both business and society.
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William P. Lauder, W'83 Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board The Estée Lauder Companies |
Joseph Wharton Award for Social Impact
For the alumnus who has had the greatest impact in public service, social enterprise or philanthropy.
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Joseph Wharton Award for Young Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who, early in his/her career, has demonstrated the greatest potential for leadership and lasting impact.
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Anjali Sud, W'05 CEO Vimeo, Inc. |
These alumni were honored at the 2018 Joseph Wharton Dinner which will took place on October 11 at The University Club of New York.
Joseph Wharton Award for Lifetime Achievement
For the Wharton alumnus who has had tremendous positive and sustained impact on business and society over the course of their careers.
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Arthur D. Collins, Jr., WG'73 Retired Chairman & CEO Medtronic, Inc. |
Joseph Wharton Award for Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who embodies the highest standards of leadership in both business and society.
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Jonathan Gray, W'92 President & Chief Operating Officer Blackstone |
Joseph Wharton Award for Social Impact
For the alumnus who has had the greatest impact in public service, social enterprise or philanthropy.
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Joseph Wharton Award for Young Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who, early in his/her career, has demonstrated the greatest potential for leadership and lasting impact.
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Kunal Bahl, W'06, Eng'06 Co-Founder and CEO Snapdeal |
These alumni were honored at the 2017 Joseph Wharton Dinner which took place on October 19th at the JW Marriott Essex House.
Joseph Wharton Award for Lifetime Achievement
For the Wharton alumnus who has had tremendous positive and sustained impact on business and society over the course of their careers.
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James S. Riepe, W'65, WG'67, HON'10 Senior Advisor and Retired Vice Chairman T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. |
Joseph Wharton Award for Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who embodies the highest standards of leadership in both business and society.
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Victoria B. Mars, WG'84 Former Chairman, Board of Directors Mars, Incorporated. |
Joseph Wharton Award for Social Impact
For the alumnus who has had the greatest impact in public service, social enterprise or philanthropy.
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Joseph Wharton Award for Young Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who, early in his/her career, has demonstrated the greatest potential for leadership and lasting impact.
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Jesse Pujji, W'06, C'06 Co-Founder and CEO Ampush |
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Nick Shah, W'06 Co-Founder and COO Ampush |
2016 Joseph Wharton Award Recipients
These alumni were honored at the 2016 Joseph Wharton Dinner which took place on October 6th at the JW Marriott Essex House.
Joseph Wharton Award for Lifetime Achievement
For the Wharton alumnus who has had tremendous positive and sustained impact on business and society over the course of their careers.
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Jay Baker, W’56 Former President Kohl’s |
Joseph Wharton Award for Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who embodies the highest standards of leadership in both business and society.
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Phebe Novakovic, WG’88 Chairman and CEO General Dynamics Corporation |
Joseph Wharton Award for Social Impact
For the alumnus who has had the greatest impact in public service, social enterprise or philanthropy.
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Joseph Wharton Award for Young Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who, early in his/her career, has demonstrated the greatest potential for leadership and lasting impact.
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Jake Schwartz, WG’08 Co-Founder and CEO General Assembly |
2015 Joseph Wharton Award Recipients
These alumni were honored at the 2015 Joseph Wharton Dinner which took place on October 2nd at the Metropolitan Club.
Joseph Wharton Award for Lifetime Achievement
For the Wharton alumnus who has had tremendous positive and sustained impact on business and society over the course of their careers.
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Howard S. Marks, W’67 Co-Chairman Oaktree Capital Management |
Joseph Wharton Award for Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who embodies the highest standards of leadership in both business and society.
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Ken Moelis, W’80, WG’81 Founder, Chairman CEO, Moelis & Company |
Joseph Wharton Award for Social Impact
For the alumnus who has had the greatest impact in public service, social enterprise or philanthropy.
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Mayor Michael A. Nutter, W'79 Mayor of Philadelphia |
Joseph Wharton Award for Young Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who, early in his/her career, has demonstrated the greatest potential for leadership and lasting impact.
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Slava Rubin, W’00 Co-Founder and CEO Indiegogo |
2014 Joseph Wharton Award Recipients
These alumni were honored at the 2014 Joseph Wharton Dinner which took place on October 2nd at the Metropolitan Club.
Joseph Wharton Award for Lifetime Achievement
For the Wharton alumnus who has had tremendous positive and sustained impact on business and society over the course of their careers.
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Robert Crandall, WG'60 Former Chairman American Airlines |
Joseph Wharton Award for Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who embodies the highest standards of leadership in both business and society.
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Joseph Wharton Award for Social Impact
For the alumnus who has had the greatest impact in public service, social enterprise or philanthropy.
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Durreen Shahnaz, WG'95 Founder and Chairperson Impact Investment Exchange Asia (IIX) and Shujog |
Joseph Wharton Award for Young Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who, early in his/her career, has demonstrated the greatest potential for leadership and lasting impact.
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Neil Blumenthal, WG'10 Co-Founder and Co-CEO Warby Parker Dave Gilboa, WG'10 Co-Founder and Co-CEO Warby Parker |
2013 Joseph Wharton Award Recipients
These alumni were honored at the 2013 Joseph Wharton Dinner which took place on October 4th at the Essex House Hotel.
Joseph Wharton Award for Lifetime Achievement
For the Wharton alumnus who has had tremendous positive and sustained impact on business and society over the course of their careers.
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Joseph Wharton Award for Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who embodies the highest standards of leadership in both business and society.
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Joseph Wharton Award for Social Impact
For the alumnus who has had the greatest impact in public service, social enterprise or philanthropy.
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Joseph Wharton Award for Young Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who, early in his/her career, has demonstrated the greatest potential for leadership and lasting impact.
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Brett Hurt, WG’99 Co-founder, Former CEO and Vice Chairman Bazaarvoice |
2012 Joseph Wharton Award Recipients
These alumni were honored at the 2012 Joseph Wharton Dinner which took place on place on October 4th at the Essex House Hotel.
Joseph Wharton Award for Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who embodies the highest standards of leadership in both business and society.
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Joseph Wharton Award for Lifetime Achievement
For the Wharton alumnus who has had tremendous positive and sustained impact on business and society over the course of their careers.
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Joseph Wharton Award for Social Impact
For the alumnus who has had the greatest impact in public service, social enterprise or philanthropy.
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Joseph Wharton Award for Young Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who, early in his/her career, has demonstrated the greatest potential for leadership and lasting impact.
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Ivanka Trump, W'04 Executive Vice President Development & Acquisitions The Trump Organization |
2011 Joseph Wharton Award Recipients
These alumni were honored at the 2011 Joseph Wharton Dinner which took place on October 6th at the Metropolitan Club.
Joseph Wharton Award for Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who embodies the highest standards of leadership in both business and society.
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Jay Fishman, W'74, WG'74 Chairman and CEO Travelers Companies |
Joseph Wharton Award for Lifetime Achievement
For the Wharton alumnus who has had tremendous positive and sustained impact on business and society over the course of their careers.
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Peter Lynch, WG'68 Vice Chairman Fidelity Management and Research |
Joseph Wharton Award for Social Impact
For the alumnus who has had the greatest impact in public service, social enterprise or philanthropy.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, WG'86, M'86 Host The Dr. Oz Show |
Joseph Wharton Award for Young Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who, early in his/her career, has demonstrated the greatest potential for leadership and lasting impact.
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Nathaniel Turner, W'08 Co-Founder Invite Media |
2010 Joseph Wharton Award Recipients
These alumni were honored at the 2010 Joseph Wharton Dinner which took place on September 29th at the Metropolitan Club.
Joseph Wharton Award for Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who embodies the highest standards of leadership in both business and society.
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Dr. Henning Schulte-Noelle, WG'73 Chairman- Supervisory Board Allianz SE |
Joseph Wharton Award for Life Achievement
For the Wharton alumnus who has had tremendous positive and sustained impact on business and society over the course of their careers.
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James David Power III, WG'59 Founder J.D. Power and Associates |
Joseph Wharton Award for Social Impact
For the alumnus who has had the greatest impact in public service, social enterprise or philanthropy.
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Dr. Rajiv Shah, PhD'05 Administrator United States Agency for International Development |
Joseph Wharton Award for Young Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who, early in his/her career, has demonstrated the greatest potential for leadership and lasting impact.
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Farhad Mohit, WG’96 Founder and CEO DotSpots |
2009 Joseph Wharton Award Recipients
These alumni were honored at the 2009 Joseph Wharton Dinner which took place on October 1st at the Jumeirah Essex House.
Joseph Wharton Award for Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who embodies the highest standards of leadership in both business and society.
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Robert S. Kapito, W'79 President and Director BlackRock |
Joseph Wharton Award for Lifetime Achievement
For the Wharton alumnus who has had tremendous positive and sustained impact on business and society over the course of their careers.
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Ralph J. Roberts, W'41, Hon'05 Founder and Chairman Emeritus Comcast Corporation |
Joseph Wharton Award for Social Impact
For the alumnus who has had the greatest impact in public service, social enterprise or philanthropy.
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George A. Weiss, W'65 Founder Say Yes to Education |
Joseph Wharton Award for Young Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who, early in his/her career, has demonstrated the greatest potential for leadership and lasting impact.
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Jeff Fluhr, W'96 En'96 Founder and Former CEO StubHub.com |
2008 Joseph Wharton Award Recipients
These alumni were honored at the 2008 Joseph Wharton Dinner which took place on October 2nd at the Pierre Hotel.
Joseph Wharton Award for Lifetime Achievement
For the Wharton alumnus who has had tremendous positive and sustained impact on business and society over the course of their careers.
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William Mack, W '61 Founder and Managing Partner Apollo Real Estate Advisors |
Joseph Wharton Award for Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who embodies the highest standards of leadership in both business and society.
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James S. Tisch, WG '76 President and Chief Executive Officer Loews Corporation |
Joseph Wharton Award for Young Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who, early in his/her career, has demonstrated the greatest potential for leadership and lasting impact.
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Michelle Peluso, W '93 President & Chief Executive Officer Travelocity Global |
Joseph Wharton Award for Social Impact
For the alumnus who has had the greatest impact in public service, social enterprise or philanthropy.
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Gene Falk, WG '80 Co-Founder, Executive Director Mothers2Mothers |
2007 Joseph Wharton Award Recipients
These alumni were honored at the 2007 Joseph Wharton Dinner which took place on September 27th at The Pierre.
Joseph Wharton Award for Lifetime Achievement
For the Wharton alumnus who has had tremendous positive and sustained impact on business and society over the course of their careers.
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Jon M. Huntsman, W’59, H'96 Founder and Chairman Huntsman Corporation |
Joseph Wharton Award for Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who embodies the highest standards of leadership in both business and society.
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Steven A. Cohen, W’77 Chairman and Founder SAC Capital Advisors LLC |
Joseph Wharton Award for Social Impact
For the alumnus who has had the greatest impact in public service, social enterprise or philanthropy.
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Caren S. Franzini Chief Executive Officer New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) |
Joseph Wharton Award for Young Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who, early in his/her career, has demonstrated the greatest potential for leadership and lasting impact.
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Aditya Mittal Chief Financial Officer Member of Group Management Board ArcelorMittal |
2006 Joseph Wharton Award Recipients
These alumni were honored at the 2006 Joseph Wharton Dinner which took place on September 28th at the Rainbow Room.
Joseph Wharton Award for Lifetime Achievement
For the Wharton alumnus who has had tremendous positive and sustained impact on business and society over the course of their careers.
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Alvin V. Shoemaker, W'60 HON'95 Chairman Board of First Boston, Inc. & First Boston Corporation |
Joseph Wharton Award for Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who embodies the highest standards of leadership in both business and society.
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Harold McGraw III, WG'76 Chairman The McGraw-Hill Companies |
Joseph Wharton Award for Young Leadership
For the Wharton alumnus who, early in his/her career, has demonstrated the greatest potential for leadership and lasting impact.
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Josh Kopelman W'93 Managing Director First Round Capital |
Joseph Wharton Award for Social Impact
For the alumnus who has had the greatest impact in public service, social enterprise or philanthropy.
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Connie K. Duckworth President and Chairman Arzu, Inc. |