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The Washington Business Hall of Fame recognizes the professional and philanthropic accomplishments of outstanding business leaders in our region who have made significant contributions to the quality of life in Greater Washington. The annual black-tie gala and awards ceremony brings together 1,200 business and civic leaders and raises over $1 million annually to support Junior Achievement of Greater Washington’s innovative financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship programs for K-12 students. More than 100 remarkable laureates have been inducted into the Washington Business Hall of Fame since its founding in 1988 by Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, The Greater Washington Board of Trade, and The Washingtonian.
2017 inductees are Philip D. M. de Picciotto – Founder and President, Octagon, Inc.; Michael N. Harreld – Immediate Past President, PNC Bank, Greater Washington; Gracia C. Martore – President & CEO, TEGNA Inc. and Christopher J. Nassetta – President & CEO, Hilton
