Celebrating 40 Years of the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame
We extend our deepest gratitude to long-serving JA Board member Lee Anne Sciambra for graciously opening her beautiful home earlier this month to host the Junior Achievement Hall of Fame Laureate Reception for our 2024 Class of honorees.
We also deeply appreciate the support of Greg Rusovich who serves as this year's Hall of Fame Gala Chair and is leading the event with a palpable passion for the mission of Junior Achievement.
Their generosity has set the stage for a remarkable event, and we are incredibly excited for the Gala in May!
The esteemed honorees for the 2024 Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame, who will be recognized at our 40th-anniversary celebration that is presented by the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust, honors exceptional leaders and organizations that have left an indelible mark on the business world and the community at large.
The 2024 Laureates include:
Kim M. Boyle, Partner, Phelps Dunbar, LLP
Ryan Burks, President, RYCARS Construction, LLC
Michelle Douglas, Founding CEO, Hynes Charter School Corporation
Greg Feirn, CEO, LCMC Health
Lee Giorgio, CEO, Select Properties, Ltd.
Bill Hammack, Partner, Link Restaurant Group
These outstanding individuals exemplify not only professional excellence but also a deep commitment to community development, mentorship, and nurturing future leaders.
The 2023 JA Business Hall of Fame Gala
Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree:
We are honored to present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Roger Ogden, the visionary force behind Roger H. Ogden Development & Investments. His lifelong dedication to excellence, innovation, and philanthropy has left an enduring legacy.
Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust Business of the Year:
The title of the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust Business of the Year is awarded to Liberty Bank & Trust in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the community and commitment to corporate responsibility.
Join us in honoring these remarkable individuals and organizations at the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame Gala, where their stories of success and impact will inspire us all.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Location: Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Avenue
Reception/Dinner & Awards: 5:30pm/7:00pm-8:30pm
Attire: Business Attire
For table purchases and tickets to this special 40th-year celebration, please visit our event page or contact Melissa Binder at melissa@jagno.org.
Let us come together to celebrate 40 years of excellence and innovation in business leadership, community impact, and the inspiring work of Junior Achievement. Thank you to all our supporters and contributors who make this celebration possible.