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2025 Business Hall of Fame

JA Student speaker addressing audience

2025 JA Business Hall of Fame


When: Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Where: Hartford Marriott Downtown
Time: 5:30 PM ET
 
Junior Achievement proudly honors its Hall of Fame recipients for their exemplary leadership, success in business, and commitment to community involvement. Our past honorees include distinguished entrepreneurs, CEOs, and presidents of both public and private companies, all of whom have achieved remarkable success and continue to shape the future of Connecticut.

At the 2025 JA Business Hall of Fame, we will recognize outstanding leaders from both the Hartford and New Haven regions who have made a significant impact in their fields. Join us as we celebrate their achievements and share their inspiring stories with you.

Event Schedule:

5:30 - 6:30 PM: Cocktail Hour
7:00 PM: Program Begins

2025 JA Business Hall of Fame Honorees

Image of Liberty Bank

Liberty Bank

Community Leadership Award
Image of Joanne Berger-Sweeney

Joanne Berger-Sweeney

President, Trinity College Laureate
Image of Khalilah Brown-Dean

Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean

Executive Director of the Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life, Wesleyan University Spirit of Hope Award
Image of The Honorable Eric Daniels

The Honorable Eric Daniels

Connecticut Superior Court Judge Laureate
Image of Bob Olsen

Bob Olsen

Founder, Olsen Construction Entrepreneur Award
Image of Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

Entrepreneur Award

2024 JA Business Hall of Fame Highlight Reel

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Logo for Hartford Steam Boiler
Logo for Stanley Black and Decker

Reception Sponsor

Logo for Olsen Construction Services

Diamond Sponsors

Logo for Liberty Bank
Logo for Travelers
Logo for Webster Bank

Platinum Sponsors

Logo for Frank Pepe
Logo for Hartford HealthCare
Logo for The Hartford

Gold Sponsors

Logo for Voya Financial

Silver Sponsors

Logo for Centel Wealth
Logo for RSM US LLP

Student Sponsors

Logo for Central Connecticut State University
Logo for Ernst & Young
Logo for Howard & Sue Carver

Become a Sponsor!

Sponsorships for these events are critical for Junior Achievement to continue providing life-changing programs to students in our community. These programs are delivered at no cost to students. You can make a difference in the lives of these students by participating in this world-class event! Contact us to get more information on how to sponsor a JA Event!

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