The Wharton Club of Boston presents the Boston Joseph Wharton Award in recognition of outstanding alumni contributions to the Boston business community and society at large.  The award is intended to celebrate the Wharton community's contribution to Boston.  It is given each year to an area alumnus who exemplifies Joseph Wharton's belief that extraordinary business leadership can be a significant force for improving society

This year, the Wharton Club of Boston is proud to honor Michael Jesanis, former President and CEO of National Grid for his role in transforming a small regional utility company into the Nation's second largest integrated energy delivery company, his ongoing efforts to improve the energy efficiency and environmental sustainability at a local community and building management level, and support of sustainable economic growth in Massachusetts. 

This year's award will be presented at the Fall Kickoff Reception on September 13th, 2012.  Please see the "events" section of the Wharton Club site for event details.

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Last year, the Wharton Club of Boston recognized Gary Gottlieb, President and CEO of Partners Healthcare System for his instrumental role in building one of the nation's most successful healthcare providers right here in the Boston area, his long-standing efforts to reduce inequalities in access to healthcare, and efforts to promote job creation in Massachusetts..