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

Horatio Alger Association Elects Respected Business and Philanthropic Leader James F. Dicke II as President

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Stedman Graham, Chairman and CEO of S. Graham & Associates, to Receive 2022 Horatio Alger Award

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Arthur J. Falcone, CEO and Chairman of the Falcone Group and Co-founder and Managing Principal of Encore Capital Management, to Receive 2022 Horatio Alger Award 

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Robert A. McDonald, 8th Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs and Retired Chairman, President and CEO of The Procter & Gamble Company, to Receive 2022 Horatio Alger Award 

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James R. Andrews, Internationally Recognized Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist, to Receive 2022 Horatio Alger Award 

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Mario J. Gabelli, Chairman and CEO of GAMCO Investors, Inc., to Receive 2022 Horatio Alger Award 

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G. Brint Ryan, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Ryan, LLC, to Receive 2022 Horatio Alger Award

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Ronald G. Wanek, Founder of Ashley Furniture, to Receive 2022 Horatio Alger Award

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George Weiss, Chief Executive Officer of Weiss Multi-Strategy Advisers, to Receive 2022 Horatio Alger Award 

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David A. Thompson, President and CEO of TEC Equipment, Inc., to Receive 2022 Horatio Alger Award 

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