Video announcement of the 2025 Horatio Alger Awards & Our Recipients
(April 3–5, 2025)

Bret Baier, 2024 Horatio Alger Member, will co-host the Association’s annual celebration of the American Dream and help honor our inductees for their lifetime of achievement and philanthropy.

Introducing the 2025 Horatio Alger Award Recipients  

Horatio Alger Association recognizes this distinguished new class of Members for their lifelong achievements and commitment to ensuring the American Dream for future generations 

IN MEMORIAM

Chairman Emeritus
Paul Anthony
“Tony” Novelly
_^(1943-2025)

2018 Recipient of the Norman Vincent Peale Award

“It takes as much energy to think big as it does to think small, so most times I try to do things big.” Tony Novelly

A visionary leader and dedicated philanthropist, Tony Novelly was committed to the value of education and the belief that there was no substitute for hard work. He was an inspirational leader among his peers and an exceptional role model for our Scholars. The Association will be forever grateful for Tony Novelly’s legacy and commitment to our mission to ensure the American Dream for future generations.

40 Years of Higher Education Scholarships

Horatio Alger Members inspiring and enabling young people to achieve the American Dream. 

Charity Navigator Rating 

For the 8th consecutive year, the Horatio Alger Association has earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator in recognition of strong financial health and a commitment to transparency.