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 

Alumnus of the Year: Justin Wisor

James B. Freedman, Managing Director and Chairman of Intrepid Investment Bankers, to Receive 2023 Horatio Alger Award 

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Donald T. “Boysie” Bollinger, Chairman and CEO of Bollinger Enterprises, LLC, to Receive 2023 Horatio Alger Award

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John F. Crowley, Executive Chairman and Founding CEO of Amicus Therapeutics, to Receive 2023 Horatio Alger Award

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Trevor D. Rees-Jones, Founder and CEO of Chief Oil & Gas, to Receive 2023 Horatio Alger Award 

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S. Donald Sussman, Founder and Chairman of Paloma Partners, to Receive 2023 Horatio Alger Award

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Fredrick D. Schaufeld, Managing Director of SWaN & Legend Venture Partners, to Receive 2023 Horatio Alger Award

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Louis L. Holtz, Legendary College Football Coach, to Receive 2023 Horatio Alger Award 

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Forbes: The American Dream Today

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Fortune | How living off the grid as a child helped me find success–and understand the importance of paying it forward

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The Chronicle of Higher Education | How Colleges Help Students with Basic Needs

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