2009 Joseph Warton Award Recipients

The Wharton Club of New York is pleased to announce the 2009 Joseph Wharton Award recipients. These four alumni are being recognized for their tremendous accomplishments, leadership and professional excellence, and will be honored at the 2009 Joseph Wharton Dinner, taking 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.

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.

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.

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.

Jeff Fluhr, W'96 En'96 Founder and Former CEO StubHub.com

2008 Joseph Warton Award Recipients

The Wharton Club of New York is pleased to announce the 2008 Joseph Wharton Award recipients. These four alumni are being recognized for their tremendous accomplishments, leadership and professional excellence, and will be honored at the 2008 Joseph Wharton Dinner, taking 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.

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.

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.

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.

Gene Falk, WG '80 Co-Founder, Executive Director Mothers2Mothers

2007 Joseph Warton Award Recipients

The Wharton Club of New York is pleased to announce the 2007 Joseph Wharton Award recipients. These four alumni are being recognized for their tremendous accomplishments, leadership and professional excellence, and will be honored at the 2007 Joseph Wharton Dinner, taking 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.

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. 

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.

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.

Aditya Mittal Chief Financial Officer Member of Group Management Board ArcelorMittal

2006 Joseph Warton Award Recipients

The Wharton Club of New York is pleased to announce the 2008 Joseph Wharton Award recipients. These four alumni are being recognized for their tremendous accomplishments, leadership and professional excellence, and will be honored at the 2008 Joseph Wharton Dinner, taking 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.

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.

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.

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.

Connie K. Duckworth President and Chairman Arzu, Inc