William E. Simon Prize for Philanthropic Leadership
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William E. Simon
William Edward Simon was a businessman, a Secretary of Treasury of the U.S. for three years, and a philanthropist. He became the 63rd Secretary of the Treasury on May 8, 1974, during the Nixon administration. He was reappointed by President Ford and served until 1977. Outside of government, he was...
, and administered by the Philanthropy Roundtable
Philanthropy Roundtable
The Philanthropy Roundtable is a private, non-partisan, 501 organization. Its stated mission is "to foster excellence in philanthropy, to protect philanthropic freedom, to assist donors in achieving their philanthropic intent, and to help donors advance liberty, opportunity, and personal...
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The award was created in 2000, first awarded in 2001, and is given to "highlight the power of philanthropy to promote positive change and to inspire others to support charities that achieve genuine results." The prize is given to living donors who have "shown exemplary leadership through their own charitable giving, either directly or through foundations they have created." Donors who receive the prize are expected to exemplify Simon's ideals, which include "personal responsibility, resourcefulness, volunteerism, scholarship, individual freedom, faith in God, and helping people to help themselves."
The Simon Prize carries a $250,000 purse, which is awarded to the charity or charities of the recipient's choice.
The Simon Prize is presented at the Philanthropy Roundtable's Annual Meeting.
List of recipients
| Year | Recipient | Notable Achievements |
| 2001 | John T. Walton John T. Walton John Thomas Walton was a decorated United States war veteran and a son of Walmart founder Sam Walton. He was also the chairman of True North Partners, a venture capital firm... |
Founder of Children's Scholarship Fund Children's Scholarship Fund The Children's Scholarship Fund is a privately-funded tuition assistance program in the United States. The fund allows low-income children to attend private schools. Almost 25,500 students in Kindergarten to 8th Grade receive the fund's scholarships. It was founded in 1998 by Theodore J. Forstmann... , school voucher advocate |
| 2002 | Raymond G. Chambers | Private equity Private equity Private equity, in finance, is an asset class consisting of equity securities in operating companies that are not publicly traded on a stock exchange.... pioneer, Newark Newark, New Jersey Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S... donor, United Nations United Nations The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace... special envoy for malaria |
| 2003 | John Templeton John Templeton Sir John Marks Templeton was an American-born British stock investor, businessman and philanthropist.-Biography:... |
Mutual fund Mutual fund A mutual fund is a professionally managed type of collective investment scheme that pools money from many investors to buy stocks, bonds, short-term money market instruments, and/or other securities.- Overview :... investor, creator of Templeton Prize Templeton Prize The Templeton Prize is an annual award presented by the Templeton Foundation. Established in 1972, it is awarded to a living person who, in the estimation of the judges, "has made an exceptional contribution to affirming life's spiritual dimension, whether through insight, discovery, or practical... , founder of John Templeton Foundation John Templeton Foundation "The John Templeton Foundation is a philanthropic organizationthat funds inter-disciplinary research about human purpose and ultimate reality. It is usually referred to simply as the Templeton Foundation... |
| 2004 | David Robinson David Robinson (basketball) David Maurice Robinson is a retired American NBA basketball player, who played center for the San Antonio Spurs for his entire NBA career. Based on his prior service as an officer in the United States Navy, Robinson earned the nickname "The Admiral". He and teammate power forward Tim Duncan were... |
San Antonio Spurs San Antonio Spurs The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association .... star, founder of Carver Academy Carver Academy The Carver Academy is a non-profit, private school located in San Antonio, Texas. It was founded by David Robinson, former NBA basketball player with the San Antonio Spurs, and his wife Valerie... |
| 2005 | Ben Carson Ben Carson Benjamin Solomon "Ben" Carson, Sr., M.D., is an American neurosurgeon and the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the United States by President George W... |
Pioneering neurosurgeon Neurosurgery Neurosurgery is the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system including the brain, spine, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and extra-cranial cerebrovascular system.-In the United States:In... |
| 2006 | Richard and Helen DeVos Richard DeVos Richard DeVos, Sr. is an American businessman, co-founder of Amway along with Jay Van Andel , and owner of the Orlando Magic NBA basketball team... |
Co-founder of Amway Amway Amway is a direct selling company and manufacturer that uses network marketing to sell a variety of products, primarily in the health, beauty, and home care markets. Amway was founded in 1959 by Jay Van Andel and Richard DeVos... , donors to conservative causes and education reform |
| 2007 | Frank Hanna III Frank Hanna III Frank J. Hanna III is an American entrepreneur and merchant banker who has been described as "one of the leading Catholic philanthropists in the USA."-Education and career:... |
Merchant banker and noted Catholic philanthropist |
| 2008 | S. Truett Cathy S. Truett Cathy Samuel Truett Cathy is the founder of Chick-fil-A, a quick service restaurant chain based in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, USA.-Early life:... |
Founder of Chick-Fil-A Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A |"fillet"]]) is a quick service restaurant chain headquartered in College Park, Georgia, United States, specializing in chicken entrées and is known for promoting the company founder's claims of Christian values. Long associated with the southern United States, where it has been a... and WinShape Foundation WinShape The WinShape Foundation is an American charitable endeavor of the fast-food restaurant chain Chick-fil-A and its founder Truett Cathy and his family... |
| 2009 | Philip and Nancy Anschutz | Founder of Anschutz Entertainment Group Anschutz Entertainment Group The Anschutz Entertainment Group is a sporting and music entertainment presenter and a subsidiary of The Anschutz Corporation. It is the world's largest owner of sports teams and sports events, the owner of the world’s most profitable sports and entertainment venues, and under AEG Live the world's... , Walden Media Walden Media Walden Media is a children's film production and publishing company best known as the producers of The Chronicles of Narnia series. Its films are based on notable classic or award-winning children's literature, compelling biographies or historical events, documentaries and some original... , and Foundation for a Better Life |
| 2010 | Roger Hertog Roger Hertog Roger Hertog is an American businessman, financier and conservative philanthropist. Born and raised in the Bronx borough of New York City, New York, Hertog pursued a career in business.... |
Asset management pioneer, patron of Jewish thought |
| 2011 | Charles G. Koch Charles G. Koch Charles de Ganahl Koch is co-owner, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Koch Industries Inc., the second-largest privately held company by revenue in the United States according to a 2010 Forbes survey... |
Chairman and CEO of Koch Industries Koch Industries Koch Industries, Inc. , is an American private energy conglomerate based in Wichita, Kansas, with subsidiaries involved in manufacturing, trading and investments. Koch also owns Invista, Georgia-Pacific, Flint Hills Resources, Koch Pipeline, Koch Fertilizer, Koch Minerals and Matador Cattle Company... , funder of free-market organizations |