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

Former Johnson & Johnson Chairman and CEO, William C. Weldon to Receive 2019 Horatio Alger Award 

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Ronald J. Kruszewski, Chief Executive Officer of Stifel Financial Corp. to Receive 2019 Horatio Alger Award 

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K. Michael Ingram, Founder and Chairman of El Dorado Holdings, Inc. to Receive 2019 Horatio Alger Award

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New York Times Best-Selling Author John C. Maxwell to Receive 2019 Horatio Alger Award 

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Award Winning Multi-Platinum Recording Artist, Actress, Author and Advocate Jewel Kilcher to Receive 2019 Horatio Alger Award

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KIND Healthy Snacks Founder and CEO Daniel Lubetzky to Receive 2019 Horatio Alger Award 

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Business Leader, Grammy-Nominated Artist, and Humanitarian Chandrika K. Tandon to Receive 2019 Horatio Alger Award 

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Acclaimed “Ask Amy” advice-columnist and author Amy Dickinson to receive 2019 Horatio Alger Award 

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John J. Haley, Chief Executive Officer of Willis Towers Watson to Receive 2019 Horatio Alger Award 

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Tennessee Banking Executive James W. Ayers to Receive to Receive 2019 Horatio Alger Award 

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