The award categories are as follows:

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.

2010 Recipient: James David Power III, WG’59
2009 Recipient: Ralph J. Roberts, W'41, Hon'05
2008 Recipient: William Mack, W'61
2007 Recipient: Jon M. Huntsman, W'59
2006 Recipient: Alvin V. Shoemaker, W'60, HON'95

Joseph Wharton Award for Leadership

For the Wharton alumnus who embodies the highest standards of leadership in both business and society.

2010 Recipient: Dr. Henning Schulte-Noelle, WG’73,
2009 Recipient: Robert S. Kapito, W'79
2008 Recipient: James S. Tisch, WG '76
2007 Recipient: Steven A. Cohen, W'77
2006 Recipient: Harold W. McGraw III, WG'76

Joseph Wharton Award for Social Impact

For the alumnus who has had the greatest impact in public service, social enterprise or philanthropy.

2010 Recipient: Dr. Rajiv Shah, PhD'05
2009 Recipient: George A. Weiss, WG'65
2008 Recipient: Gene Falk, WG'80
2007 Recipient: Caren S. Franzini, WG'84
2006 Recipient: Connie K. Duckworth, WG'79

Joseph Wharton Award for Young Leadership

For the alumnus who, early in his/her career, has demonstrated the greatest potential for leadership and lasting impact.

2010 Recipient: Farhad Mohit, WG'96
2009 Recipient: Jeff Fluhr, W'96 En'96
2008 Recipient: Michelle Peluso, W'93
2007 Recipient: Aditya Mittal, W'96
2006 Recipient: Josh Kopelman, W'93