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

106 Exceptional High School Students Each Awarded $25,000 through 2017 Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program 

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Atlanta Transportation Executive and Renowned Philanthropist Marcia G. Taylor to Receive 2017 Horatio Alger Award 

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Chicago Business Leader and Renowned Philanthropist Mellody Hobson to Receive 2017 Horatio Alger Award 

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Penske Corporation Chairman and Renowned Philanthropist Roger S. Penske to Receive 2017 Horatio Alger Award 

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Lenard B. Tessler, Vice Chairman of Cerberus Capital Management, to Receive 2017 Horatio Alger Award

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Accomplished Business and Civic Leaders Selected for Prestigious 2017 Horatio Alger Award 

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577 Remarkable High School Students Awarded 2017 Horatio Alger State Scholarships

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Chairman of CBA Industries, Inc. and Renowned Philanthropist Harold B. Matzner to Receive 2017 Horatio Alger Award 

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Morehouse School of Medicine President and Dean Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice to Receive 2017 Horatio Alger Award 

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Three-Time Super Bowl Champion and Denver Broncos EVP of Football Operations/General Manager John Elway to Receive 2017 Horatio Alger Award 

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