Horatio Alger Award
Lifetime membership in the Horatio Alger Association is conferred on 10 to 12 individuals each year with the presentation of the Horatio Alger Award. The Award symbolizes the Association’s values, including personal initiative and perseverance, leadership and commitment to excellence, belief in the free-enterprise system and the importance of higher education, community service, and the vision and determination to achieve a better future.
72nd Annual Horatio Alger Awards Induction Ceremonies
The Horatio Alger Awards are a three-day celebration held each spring in Washington, D.C. On April 4–6, 2019, 13 distinguished individuals will be presented with the Horatio Alger Award and inducted as lifetime Members of the Horatio Alger Association. Concurrently, the newest class of Horatio Alger National Scholars from the United States and Canada will be recognized for their perseverance and determination in spite of significant adversities.
The online Awards Portal contains pertinent information and resources intended to assist you in planning your participation in the upcoming Horatio Alger Awards. For questions or additional information, please email us or call 703-684-9444.
Checklist
- Mark your calendar to attend the Horatio Alger Awards
April 4–6, 2019 | Washington, D.C.
Please refer to Documents for the Schedule of Events.
- Reserve hotel accommodations
It is recommended that you reserve your room early to ensure preferred accommodations.
Reserve at: www.horatioalger.org/awards-hotel
- Complete and return the sponsorship form
Please refer to Documents for information regarding sponsorships, which support the Association’s educational programs.
- Invite your personal guests to the Horatio Alger Awards
Once your completed sponsorship form is received, we will send formal invitations to your attention to mail to your guests.
- Provide list of guests attending the Horatio Alger Awards
Deadline: Friday, March 8, 2019
Submit confirmed guest list via online portal. Please note, instructions will be provided by the Association once sponsorship form has been received. - Complete payments on sponsorship(s)
Deadline: Friday, March 23, 2019