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Alex Gorsky, WG'96, to Chair the 2018 Joseph Wharton Awards Dinner
The Wharton Club of New York is pleased to announce the 2018 Joseph Wharton Dinner Honorary Chair: Alex Gorsky, WG’96, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Johnson & Johnson
 
2018 Joseph Wharton Award Recipients

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.
 
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.
 
Jonathan Gray, C'92, 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.
 
Anne Welsh McNulty, WG'79
Managing Partner, JBK Partners
President, McNulty Foundation
 

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.
 
Kunal Bahl, ENG'06, W'06
Co-Founder and CEO
Snapdeal
 
   

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About the WCNY Joseph Wharton Awards Dinner

The Joseph Wharton Awards are presented annually by the Wharton Alumni Club of New York to exceptional Wharton alumni who have made resounding and lasting contributions to the business world and to their communities. The awards recognize exceptional leaders in four distinct categories:
  • Leadership
  • Young Leadership
  • Social Impact
  • Lifetime Achievement
The Wharton Alumni Club of New York's Joseph Wharton Awards Dinner, which honors these amazing individuals, has long been considered the premiere business school alumni event in New York City. Held in October, this prestigious event is a unique opportunity to honor these exceptional individuals, to share their insights, and to connect and network with New York's leading Wharton alumni. Hosted by Bill Griffeth, co-anchor of CNBC's "Nightly Business Report", the Joseph Wharton Awards Dinner is WCNY's biggest event of the year and should not be missed.

The Joseph Wharton Awards began in the mid 1970's, and in 2006 the Wharton Alumni Club of New York revived the club tradition of hosting this prestigious event. Our award recipients exemplify the impressive range and impact of Wharton alumni around the globe. Prior winners, just to name a few, have included:
  • Victoria B. Mars
    Former Chairman, Mars Inc.
  • Neil Blumenthal and David Gilboa
    Co-founders and Co-CEOs, Warby Parker
  • Jonathan D. Gray
    President & COO, Blackstone Group
  • Phebe Novakovic
    Chairman & CEO General Dynamics, Corp.
Click here for a complete list of prior winners.